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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.54, 24,497.91 and 9,793.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.54, 24,497.91 and 9,793.29 is: 13,515.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.54 : 24,497.91 = 9,793.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.54/24,497.91 = 9,793.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.54x = 24,497.91 × 9,793.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.54x = 239,915,137.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,915,137.02/17,751.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,515.17

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