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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,752.98, 24,499.20 and 9,795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,752.98, 24,499.20 and 9,795.20 is: 13,517.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,752.98 : 24,499.20 = 9,795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,752.98/24,499.20 = 9,795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,752.98x = 24,499.20 × 9,795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,752.98x = 239,974,441.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,974,441.34/17,752.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,517.42

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