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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,803.95, 24,568.71 and 9,737.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,803.95, 24,568.71 and 9,737.48 is: 13,437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,803.95 : 24,568.71 = 9,737.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,803.95/24,568.71 = 9,737.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,803.95x = 24,568.71 × 9,737.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,803.95x = 239,237,199.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,237,199.41/17,803.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,437.31

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