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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,753.31, 24,499.67 and 9,795.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,753.31, 24,499.67 and 9,795.54 is: 13,517.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,753.31 : 24,499.67 = 9,795.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,753.31/24,499.67 = 9,795.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,753.31x = 24,499.67 × 9,795.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,753.31x = 239,987,448.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,987,448.49/17,753.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,517.90

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