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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,892.04, 24,691.44 and 9,826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,892.04, 24,691.44 and 9,826 is: 13,560.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,892.04 : 24,691.44 = 9,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,892.04/24,691.44 = 9,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,892.04x = 24,691.44 × 9,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,892.04x = 242,618,089.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,618,089.44/17,892.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,560.11

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