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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,753.61, 24,499.97 and 9,795.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,753.61, 24,499.97 and 9,795.84 is: 13,518.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,753.61 : 24,499.97 = 9,795.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,753.61/24,499.97 = 9,795.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,753.61x = 24,499.97 × 9,795.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,753.61x = 239,997,727.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,997,727.94/17,753.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,518.25

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