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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,958.56, 24,782.44 and 9,892.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,958.56, 24,782.44 and 9,892.45 is: 13,651.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,958.56 : 24,782.44 = 9,892.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,958.56/24,782.44 = 9,892.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,958.56x = 24,782.44 × 9,892.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,958.56x = 245,159,048.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,159,048.58/17,958.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,651.38

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