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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,753.30, 24,499.64 and 9,795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,753.30, 24,499.64 and 9,795.76 is: 13,518.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,753.30 : 24,499.64 = 9,795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,753.30/24,499.64 = 9,795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,753.30x = 24,499.64 × 9,795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,753.30x = 239,992,544.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,992,544.55/17,753.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,518.19

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