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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.61, 24,495.70 and 9,793.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.61, 24,495.70 and 9,793.17 is: 13,514.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.61 : 24,495.70 = 9,793.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.61/24,495.70 = 9,793.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.61x = 24,495.70 × 9,793.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.61x = 239,890,554.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,890,554.37/17,750.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,514.50

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