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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.55, 24,495.84 and 9,792.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.55, 24,495.84 and 9,792.77 is: 13,514.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.55 : 24,495.84 = 9,792.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.55/24,495.84 = 9,792.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.55x = 24,495.84 × 9,792.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.55x = 239,882,255.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,882,255.66/17,750.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,514.07

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