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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,997.03, 27,003.33 and 9,667.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,997.03, 27,003.33 and 9,667.32 is: 14,505.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,997.03 : 27,003.33 = 9,667.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,997.03/27,003.33 = 9,667.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,997.03x = 27,003.33 × 9,667.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,997.03x = 261,049,832.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,049,832.18/17,997.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,505.16

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