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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.06, 24,502.08 and 9,797.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.06, 24,502.08 and 9,797.29 is: 13,520.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.06 : 24,502.08 = 9,797.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.06/24,502.08 = 9,797.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.06x = 24,502.08 × 9,797.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.06x = 240,053,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,053,983.36/17,755.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,520.31

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