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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.61, 24,496.62 and 9,793.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.61, 24,496.62 and 9,793.83 is: 13,515.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.61 : 24,496.62 = 9,793.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.61/24,496.62 = 9,793.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.61x = 24,496.62 × 9,793.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.61x = 239,915,749.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,915,749.07/17,751.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,515.16

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