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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.15, 24,498.05 and 9,794.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.15, 24,498.05 and 9,794.07 is: 13,516.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.15 : 24,498.05 = 9,794.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.15/24,498.05 = 9,794.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.15x = 24,498.05 × 9,794.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.15x = 239,935,567.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,935,567.59/17,751.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.62

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