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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,752.21, 24,497.64 and 9,794.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,752.21, 24,497.64 and 9,794.43 is: 13,516.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,752.21 : 24,497.64 = 9,794.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,752.21/24,497.64 = 9,794.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,752.21x = 24,497.64 × 9,794.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,752.21x = 239,940,420.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,940,420.15/17,752.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.09

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