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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,928.33, 24,741.71 and 9,862.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,928.33, 24,741.71 and 9,862.33 is: 13,610.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,928.33 : 24,741.71 = 9,862.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,928.33/24,741.71 = 9,862.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,928.33x = 24,741.71 × 9,862.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,928.33x = 244,010,797.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,010,797.62/17,928.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,610.35

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