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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,926.77, 24,739.54 and 9,860.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,926.77, 24,739.54 and 9,860.76 is: 13,608.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,926.77 : 24,739.54 = 9,860.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,926.77/24,739.54 = 9,860.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,926.77x = 24,739.54 × 9,860.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,926.77x = 243,950,641.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,950,641.80/17,926.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,608.18

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