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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,759.08, 24,507.28 and 9,801.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,759.08, 24,507.28 and 9,801.64 is: 13,526.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,759.08 : 24,507.28 = 9,801.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,759.08/24,507.28 = 9,801.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,759.08x = 24,507.28 × 9,801.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,759.08x = 240,211,535.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,211,535.94/17,759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,526.12

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