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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,804.45, 24,569.40 and 9,737.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,804.45, 24,569.40 and 9,737.97 is: 13,437.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,804.45 : 24,569.40 = 9,737.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,804.45/24,569.40 = 9,737.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,804.45x = 24,569.40 × 9,737.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,804.45x = 239,256,080.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,256,080.12/17,804.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,437.99

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