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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.07, 24,838.37 and 9,933.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.07, 24,838.37 and 9,933.49 is: 13,708.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.07 : 24,838.37 = 9,933.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.07/24,838.37 = 9,933.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.07x = 24,838.37 × 9,933.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.07x = 246,731,600.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,731,600.65/17,999.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,708.02

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