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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.21, 24,494.88 and 9,792.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.21, 24,494.88 and 9,792.43 is: 13,513.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.21 : 24,494.88 = 9,792.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.21/24,494.88 = 9,792.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.21x = 24,494.88 × 9,792.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.21x = 239,864,373.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,864,373.24/17,750.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,513.33

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