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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,892, 24,690.96 and 9,935.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,892, 24,690.96 and 9,935.52 is: 13,711.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,892 : 24,690.96 = 9,935.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,892/24,690.96 = 9,935.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,892x = 24,690.96 × 9,935.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,892x = 245,317,526.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,317,526.90/17,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,711.02

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