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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,893.71, 24,692.85 and 9,935.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,893.71, 24,692.85 and 9,935.73 is: 13,711.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,893.71 : 24,692.85 = 9,935.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,893.71/24,692.85 = 9,935.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,893.71x = 24,692.85 × 9,935.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,893.71x = 245,341,490.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,341,490.53/17,893.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,711.05

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