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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,998.34, 24,837.53 and 9,932.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,998.34, 24,837.53 and 9,932.06 is: 13,706.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,998.34 : 24,837.53 = 9,932.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,998.34/24,837.53 = 9,932.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,998.34x = 24,837.53 × 9,932.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,998.34x = 246,687,850.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,687,850.65/17,998.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,706.15

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