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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.91, 24,502.93 and 9,797.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.91, 24,502.93 and 9,797.96 is: 13,521.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.91 : 24,502.93 = 9,797.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.91/24,502.93 = 9,797.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.91x = 24,502.93 × 9,797.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.91x = 240,078,728.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,078,728.02/17,755.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,521.06

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