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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.97, 24,497.85 and 9,794.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.97, 24,497.85 and 9,794.49 is: 13,516.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.97 : 24,497.85 = 9,794.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.97/24,497.85 = 9,794.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.97x = 24,497.85 × 9,794.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.97x = 239,943,891.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,943,891.71/17,751.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.46

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