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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,457.73, 24,089.81 and 9,800.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,457.73, 24,089.81 and 9,800.49 is: 13,523.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,457.73 : 24,089.81 = 9,800.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,457.73/24,089.81 = 9,800.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,457.73x = 24,089.81 × 9,800.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,457.73x = 236,091,983.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,091,983.34/17,457.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,523.64

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