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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,926.83, 24,739.64 and 9,860.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,926.83, 24,739.64 and 9,860.83 is: 13,608.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,926.83 : 24,739.64 = 9,860.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,926.83/24,739.64 = 9,860.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,926.83x = 24,739.64 × 9,860.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,926.83x = 243,953,273.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,953,273.15/17,926.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,608.28

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