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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,927.93, 24,741.12 and 9,861.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,927.93, 24,741.12 and 9,861.92 is: 13,609.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,927.93 : 24,741.12 = 9,861.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,927.93/24,741.12 = 9,861.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,927.93x = 24,741.12 × 9,861.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,927.93x = 243,994,822.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,994,822.44/17,927.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,609.76

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