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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,895.33, 24,695.89 and 9,938.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,895.33, 24,695.89 and 9,938.30 is: 13,715.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,895.33 : 24,695.89 = 9,938.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,895.33/24,695.89 = 9,938.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,895.33x = 24,695.89 × 9,938.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,895.33x = 245,435,015.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,435,015.26/17,895.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,715.03

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