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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,892.59, 24,691.65 and 9,934.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,892.59, 24,691.65 and 9,934.85 is: 13,710.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,892.59 : 24,691.65 = 9,934.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,892.59/24,691.65 = 9,934.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,892.59x = 24,691.65 × 9,934.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,892.59x = 245,307,678.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,307,678.29/17,892.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,710.02

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