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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,752.78, 24,498.48 and 9,794.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,752.78, 24,498.48 and 9,794.98 is: 13,516.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,752.78 : 24,498.48 = 9,794.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,752.78/24,498.48 = 9,794.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,752.78x = 24,498.48 × 9,794.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,752.78x = 239,962,121.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,962,121.63/17,752.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.88

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