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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,695.54, 24,418.92 and 9,737.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,695.54, 24,418.92 and 9,737.47 is: 13,437.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,695.54 : 24,418.92 = 9,737.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,695.54/24,418.92 = 9,737.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,695.54x = 24,418.92 × 9,737.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,695.54x = 237,778,500.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,778,500.93/17,695.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,437.20

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