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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.33, 24,494.46 and 9,790.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.33, 24,494.46 and 9,790.97 is: 13,510.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.33 : 24,494.46 = 9,790.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.33/24,494.46 = 9,790.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.33x = 24,494.46 × 9,790.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.33x = 239,824,523.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,824,523.03/17,750.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,510.99

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