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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,753.16, 24,498.48 and 9,794.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,753.16, 24,498.48 and 9,794.16 is: 13,515.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,753.16 : 24,498.48 = 9,794.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,753.16/24,498.48 = 9,794.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,753.16x = 24,498.48 × 9,794.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,753.16x = 239,942,032.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,942,032.88/17,753.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,515.45

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