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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.94, 24,497.73 and 9,794.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.94, 24,497.73 and 9,794.12 is: 13,515.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.94 : 24,497.73 = 9,794.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.94/24,497.73 = 9,794.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.94x = 24,497.73 × 9,794.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.94x = 239,933,707.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,933,707.35/17,751.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,515.91

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