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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,926.58, 24,738.96 and 9,860.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,926.58, 24,738.96 and 9,860.58 is: 13,607.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,926.58 : 24,738.96 = 9,860.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,926.58/24,738.96 = 9,860.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,926.58x = 24,738.96 × 9,860.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,926.58x = 243,940,494.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,940,494.20/17,926.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,607.76

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