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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.81, 24,788.73 and 9,896.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.81, 24,788.73 and 9,896.20 is: 13,656.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.81 : 24,788.73 = 9,896.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.81/24,788.73 = 9,896.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.81x = 24,788.73 × 9,896.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.81x = 245,314,274.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,314,274.68/17,962.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,656.78

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