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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,894.36, 24,691.90 and 9,935.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,894.36, 24,691.90 and 9,935.06 is: 13,709.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,894.36 : 24,691.90 = 9,935.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,894.36/24,691.90 = 9,935.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,894.36x = 24,691.90 × 9,935.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,894.36x = 245,315,359.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,315,359.72/17,894.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,709.09

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