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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.72, 24,495.84 and 9,793

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.72, 24,495.84 and 9,793 is: 13,514.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.72 : 24,495.84 = 9,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.72/24,495.84 = 9,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.72x = 24,495.84 × 9,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.72x = 239,887,761.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,887,761.12/17,750.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,514.26

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