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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.92, 24,498.44 and 9,794.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.92, 24,498.44 and 9,794.16 is: 13,516.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.92 : 24,498.44 = 9,794.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.92/24,498.44 = 9,794.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.92x = 24,498.44 × 9,794.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.92x = 239,941,641.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,941,641.11/17,751.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.38

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