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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,752.66, 24,498.83 and 9,794.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,752.66, 24,498.83 and 9,794.81 is: 13,516.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,752.66 : 24,498.83 = 9,794.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,752.66/24,498.83 = 9,794.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,752.66x = 24,498.83 × 9,794.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,752.66x = 239,961,470.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,961,470.81/17,752.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.93

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