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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.31, 24,496.91 and 9,793.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.31, 24,496.91 and 9,793.54 is: 13,515.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.31 : 24,496.91 = 9,793.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.31/24,496.91 = 9,793.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.31x = 24,496.91 × 9,793.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.31x = 239,911,467.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,911,467.96/17,751.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,515.14

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