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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.71, 24,495.58 and 9,792.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.71, 24,495.58 and 9,792.93 is: 13,514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.71 : 24,495.58 = 9,792.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.71/24,495.58 = 9,792.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.71x = 24,495.58 × 9,792.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.71x = 239,883,451.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,883,451.28/17,750.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,514.02

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