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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,759.40, 24,509.46 and 9,802.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,759.40, 24,509.46 and 9,802.44 is: 13,528.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,759.40 : 24,509.46 = 9,802.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,759.40/24,509.46 = 9,802.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,759.40x = 24,509.46 × 9,802.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,759.40x = 240,252,511.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,252,511.08/17,759.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,528.19

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