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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,893.68, 24,692.49 and 9,935.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,893.68, 24,692.49 and 9,935.28 is: 13,710.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,893.68 : 24,692.49 = 9,935.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,893.68/24,692.49 = 9,935.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,893.68x = 24,692.49 × 9,935.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,893.68x = 245,326,802.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,326,802.05/17,893.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,710.25

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