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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,897.41, 24,699.36 and 9,939.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,897.41, 24,699.36 and 9,939.43 is: 13,716.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,897.41 : 24,699.36 = 9,939.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,897.41/24,699.36 = 9,939.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,897.41x = 24,699.36 × 9,939.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,897.41x = 245,497,559.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,497,559.76/17,897.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,716.93

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