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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,759.22, 24,507.34 and 9,801.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,759.22, 24,507.34 and 9,801.38 is: 13,525.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,759.22 : 24,507.34 = 9,801.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,759.22/24,507.34 = 9,801.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,759.22x = 24,507.34 × 9,801.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,759.22x = 240,205,752.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,205,752.13/17,759.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,525.69

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