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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.02, 24,495.03 and 9,792.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.02, 24,495.03 and 9,792.26 is: 13,513.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.02 : 24,495.03 = 9,792.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.02/24,495.03 = 9,792.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.02x = 24,495.03 × 9,792.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.02x = 239,861,653.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,861,653.51/17,750.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,513.32

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