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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,752.59, 24,498.92 and 9,795.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,752.59, 24,498.92 and 9,795.56 is: 13,518.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,752.59 : 24,498.92 = 9,795.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,752.59/24,498.92 = 9,795.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,752.59x = 24,498.92 × 9,795.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,752.59x = 239,980,542.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,980,542.79/17,752.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,518.06

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