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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,997.44, 24,836.29 and 9,931.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,997.44, 24,836.29 and 9,931.16 is: 13,704.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,997.44 : 24,836.29 = 9,931.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,997.44/24,836.29 = 9,931.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,997.44x = 24,836.29 × 9,931.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,997.44x = 246,653,207.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,653,207.06/17,997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,704.91

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