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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,497.03, 24,145.02 and 9,942.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,497.03, 24,145.02 and 9,942.37 is: 13,719.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,497.03 : 24,145.02 = 9,942.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,497.03/24,145.02 = 9,942.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,497.03x = 24,145.02 × 9,942.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,497.03x = 240,058,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,058,722.50/17,497.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,719.97

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