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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,891.36, 24,688.93 and 9,933.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,891.36, 24,688.93 and 9,933.58 is: 13,707.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,891.36 : 24,688.93 = 9,933.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,891.36/24,688.93 = 9,933.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,891.36x = 24,688.93 × 9,933.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,891.36x = 245,249,461.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,249,461.27/17,891.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,707.70

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