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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.37, 24,495.59 and 9,792.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.37, 24,495.59 and 9,792.60 is: 13,513.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.37 : 24,495.59 = 9,792.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.37/24,495.59 = 9,792.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.37x = 24,495.59 × 9,792.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.37x = 239,875,514.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,875,514.63/17,750.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,513.83

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