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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,922.80, 24,731.28 and 9,855.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,922.80, 24,731.28 and 9,855.11 is: 13,598.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,922.80 : 24,731.28 = 9,855.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,922.80/24,731.28 = 9,855.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,922.80x = 24,731.28 × 9,855.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,922.80x = 243,729,546.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,729,546.67/17,922.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,598.85

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