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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.81, 24,496.27 and 9,793.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.81, 24,496.27 and 9,793.33 is: 13,514.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.81 : 24,496.27 = 9,793.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.81/24,496.27 = 9,793.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.81x = 24,496.27 × 9,793.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.81x = 239,899,970.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,899,970.16/17,750.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,514.87

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