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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,893.01, 24,689.72 and 9,935.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,893.01, 24,689.72 and 9,935.30 is: 13,709.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,893.01 : 24,689.72 = 9,935.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,893.01/24,689.72 = 9,935.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,893.01x = 24,689.72 × 9,935.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,893.01x = 245,299,601.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,299,601.99/17,893.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,709.25

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