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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.53, 24,496.70 and 9,793.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.53, 24,496.70 and 9,793.75 is: 13,515.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.53 : 24,496.70 = 9,793.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.53/24,496.70 = 9,793.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.53x = 24,496.70 × 9,793.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.53x = 239,914,506.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,914,506.66/17,751.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,515.15

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