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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,895.48, 24,696.87 and 9,937.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,895.48, 24,696.87 and 9,937.76 is: 13,714.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,895.48 : 24,696.87 = 9,937.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,895.48/24,696.87 = 9,937.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,895.48x = 24,696.87 × 9,937.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,895.48x = 245,431,566.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,431,566.81/17,895.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,714.72

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