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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994.53, 24,831.87 and 9,817.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994.53, 24,831.87 and 9,817.83 is: 13,548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994.53 : 24,831.87 = 9,817.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994.53/24,831.87 = 9,817.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994.53x = 24,831.87 × 9,817.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994.53x = 243,795,078.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,795,078.24/17,994.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,548.29

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