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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.09, 24,496.66 and 9,793.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.09, 24,496.66 and 9,793.86 is: 13,515.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.09 : 24,496.66 = 9,793.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.09/24,496.66 = 9,793.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.09x = 24,496.66 × 9,793.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.09x = 239,916,858.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,916,858.51/17,751.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,515.61

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