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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,795.93, 24,556.24 and 9,837.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,795.93, 24,556.24 and 9,837.07 is: 13,573.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,795.93 : 24,556.24 = 9,837.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,795.93/24,556.24 = 9,837.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,795.93x = 24,556.24 × 9,837.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,795.93x = 241,561,390.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,561,390.43/17,795.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,573.97

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