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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,892.51, 24,689.03 and 9,934.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,892.51, 24,689.03 and 9,934.80 is: 13,708.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,892.51 : 24,689.03 = 9,934.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,892.51/24,689.03 = 9,934.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,892.51x = 24,689.03 × 9,934.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,892.51x = 245,280,575.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,280,575.24/17,892.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,708.56

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