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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,754.96, 24,503.22 and 9,797.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,754.96, 24,503.22 and 9,797.88 is: 13,521.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,754.96 : 24,503.22 = 9,797.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,754.96/24,503.22 = 9,797.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,754.96x = 24,503.22 × 9,797.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,754.96x = 240,079,609.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,079,609.17/17,754.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,521.83

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