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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,925.92, 24,738.36 and 9,859.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,925.92, 24,738.36 and 9,859.91 is: 13,607.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,925.92 : 24,738.36 = 9,859.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,925.92/24,738.36 = 9,859.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,925.92x = 24,738.36 × 9,859.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,925.92x = 243,918,003.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,918,003.15/17,925.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,607.00

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