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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.98, 24,502.66 and 9,798.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.98, 24,502.66 and 9,798.21 is: 13,521.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.98 : 24,502.66 = 9,798.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.98/24,502.66 = 9,798.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.98x = 24,502.66 × 9,798.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.98x = 240,082,036.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,082,036.73/17,755.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,521.20

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