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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,752.97, 24,499.23 and 9,795.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,752.97, 24,499.23 and 9,795.49 is: 13,517.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,752.97 : 24,499.23 = 9,795.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,752.97/24,499.23 = 9,795.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,752.97x = 24,499.23 × 9,795.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,752.97x = 239,981,962.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,981,962.47/17,752.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,517.85

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