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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,805.93, 24,571.18 and 9,737.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,805.93, 24,571.18 and 9,737.99 is: 13,437.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,805.93 : 24,571.18 = 9,737.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,805.93/24,571.18 = 9,737.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,805.93x = 24,571.18 × 9,737.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,805.93x = 239,273,905.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,273,905.13/17,805.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,437.88

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