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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,893.37, 24,691.06 and 9,934.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,893.37, 24,691.06 and 9,934.75 is: 13,708.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,893.37 : 24,691.06 = 9,934.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,893.37/24,691.06 = 9,934.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,893.37x = 24,691.06 × 9,934.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,893.37x = 245,299,508.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,299,508.34/17,893.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,708.96

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