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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,891.77, 24,690.27 and 9,933.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,891.77, 24,690.27 and 9,933.52 is: 13,708.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,891.77 : 24,690.27 = 9,933.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,891.77/24,690.27 = 9,933.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,891.77x = 24,690.27 × 9,933.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,891.77x = 245,261,290.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,261,290.85/17,891.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,708.05

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