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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.93, 24,496.37 and 9,793.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.93, 24,496.37 and 9,793.15 is: 13,514.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.93 : 24,496.37 = 9,793.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.93/24,496.37 = 9,793.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.93x = 24,496.37 × 9,793.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.93x = 239,896,576.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,896,576.90/17,750.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,514.59

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