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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,753.91, 24,499.58 and 9,794.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,753.91, 24,499.58 and 9,794.85 is: 13,516.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,753.91 : 24,499.58 = 9,794.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,753.91/24,499.58 = 9,794.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,753.91x = 24,499.58 × 9,794.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,753.91x = 239,969,662.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,969,662.19/17,753.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.44

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