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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.38, 24,497.03 and 9,793.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.38, 24,497.03 and 9,793.89 is: 13,515.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.38 : 24,497.03 = 9,793.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.38/24,497.03 = 9,793.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.38x = 24,497.03 × 9,793.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.38x = 239,921,168.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,921,168.15/17,751.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,515.64

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