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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,893.98, 24,693.93 and 9,936.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,893.98, 24,693.93 and 9,936.95 is: 13,713.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,893.98 : 24,693.93 = 9,936.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,893.98/24,693.93 = 9,936.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,893.98x = 24,693.93 × 9,936.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,893.98x = 245,382,224.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,382,224.24/17,893.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,713.12

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