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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,752.10, 24,497.91 and 9,794.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,752.10, 24,497.91 and 9,794.30 is: 13,516.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,752.10 : 24,497.91 = 9,794.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,752.10/24,497.91 = 9,794.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,752.10x = 24,497.91 × 9,794.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,752.10x = 239,939,757.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,939,757.42/17,752.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.14

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