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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,752.11, 24,497.77 and 9,794.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,752.11, 24,497.77 and 9,794.67 is: 13,516.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,752.11 : 24,497.77 = 9,794.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,752.11/24,497.77 = 9,794.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,752.11x = 24,497.77 × 9,794.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,752.11x = 239,947,572.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,947,572.89/17,752.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.57

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