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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,753.06, 24,499.37 and 9,795.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,753.06, 24,499.37 and 9,795.82 is: 13,518.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,753.06 : 24,499.37 = 9,795.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,753.06/24,499.37 = 9,795.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,753.06x = 24,499.37 × 9,795.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,753.06x = 239,991,418.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,991,418.63/17,753.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,518.31

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