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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,490.05, 24,136.92 and 9,937.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,490.05, 24,136.92 and 9,937.67 is: 13,714.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,490.05 : 24,136.92 = 9,937.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,490.05/24,136.92 = 9,937.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,490.05x = 24,136.92 × 9,937.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,490.05x = 239,864,625.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,864,625.09/17,490.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,714.35

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