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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,926.08, 24,738.60 and 9,860.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,926.08, 24,738.60 and 9,860.08 is: 13,607.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,926.08 : 24,738.60 = 9,860.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,926.08/24,738.60 = 9,860.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,926.08x = 24,738.60 × 9,860.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,926.08x = 243,924,541.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,924,541.14/17,926.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,607.24

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