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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,933.40, 24,747.98 and 9,867.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,933.40, 24,747.98 and 9,867.55 is: 13,617.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,933.40 : 24,747.98 = 9,867.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,933.40/24,747.98 = 9,867.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,933.40x = 24,747.98 × 9,867.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,933.40x = 244,201,997.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,201,997.18/17,933.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,617.16

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