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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,752.61, 24,498.46 and 9,795.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,752.61, 24,498.46 and 9,795.17 is: 13,517.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,752.61 : 24,498.46 = 9,795.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,752.61/24,498.46 = 9,795.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,752.61x = 24,498.46 × 9,795.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,752.61x = 239,966,580.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,966,580.44/17,752.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,517.26

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