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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.96, 24,497.70 and 9,793.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.96, 24,497.70 and 9,793.88 is: 13,516.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.96 : 24,497.70 = 9,793.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.96/24,497.70 = 9,793.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.96x = 24,497.70 × 9,793.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.96x = 239,927,534.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,927,534.08/17,750.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.31

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