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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.51, 24,497.37 and 9,793.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.51, 24,497.37 and 9,793.73 is: 13,515.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.51 : 24,497.37 = 9,793.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.51/24,497.37 = 9,793.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.51x = 24,497.37 × 9,793.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.51x = 239,920,578.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,920,578.52/17,751.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,515.50

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