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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,759.43, 24,509.25 and 9,801.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,759.43, 24,509.25 and 9,801.99 is: 13,527.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,759.43 : 24,509.25 = 9,801.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,759.43/24,509.25 = 9,801.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,759.43x = 24,509.25 × 9,801.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,759.43x = 240,239,423.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,239,423.41/17,759.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,527.43

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