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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,997.03, 24,835.72 and 9,930.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,997.03, 24,835.72 and 9,930.75 is: 13,704.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,997.03 : 24,835.72 = 9,930.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,997.03/24,835.72 = 9,930.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,997.03x = 24,835.72 × 9,930.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,997.03x = 246,637,326.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,637,326.39/17,997.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,704.33

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