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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,753.43, 24,499.69 and 9,795.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,753.43, 24,499.69 and 9,795.63 is: 13,517.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,753.43 : 24,499.69 = 9,795.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,753.43/24,499.69 = 9,795.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,753.43x = 24,499.69 × 9,795.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,753.43x = 239,989,898.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,989,898.35/17,753.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,517.95

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