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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,753.28, 24,499.31 and 9,795.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,753.28, 24,499.31 and 9,795.33 is: 13,517.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,753.28 : 24,499.31 = 9,795.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,753.28/24,499.31 = 9,795.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,753.28x = 24,499.31 × 9,795.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,753.28x = 239,978,832.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,978,832.34/17,753.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,517.44

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