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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,752.89, 24,498.71 and 9,795.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,752.89, 24,498.71 and 9,795.09 is: 13,517.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,752.89 : 24,498.71 = 9,795.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,752.89/24,498.71 = 9,795.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,752.89x = 24,498.71 × 9,795.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,752.89x = 239,967,020.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,967,020.36/17,752.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,517.07

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