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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,891.52, 24,689.83 and 9,933.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,891.52, 24,689.83 and 9,933.54 is: 13,708.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,891.52 : 24,689.83 = 9,933.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,891.52/24,689.83 = 9,933.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,891.52x = 24,689.83 × 9,933.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,891.52x = 245,257,488.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,257,488.04/17,891.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,708.03

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