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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.81, 24,497.65 and 9,794.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.81, 24,497.65 and 9,794.33 is: 13,516.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.81 : 24,497.65 = 9,794.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.81/24,497.65 = 9,794.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.81x = 24,497.65 × 9,794.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.81x = 239,938,068.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,938,068.32/17,751.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.26

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