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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.88, 24,497.67 and 9,794.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.88, 24,497.67 and 9,794.10 is: 13,515.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.88 : 24,497.67 = 9,794.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.88/24,497.67 = 9,794.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.88x = 24,497.67 × 9,794.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.88x = 239,932,629.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,932,629.75/17,751.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,515.90

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