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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,891.93, 24,690.74 and 9,934.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,891.93, 24,690.74 and 9,934.18 is: 13,709.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,891.93 : 24,690.74 = 9,934.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,891.93/24,690.74 = 9,934.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,891.93x = 24,690.74 × 9,934.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,891.93x = 245,282,144.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,282,144.10/17,891.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,709.09

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