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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,759.58, 24,507.73 and 9,801.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,759.58, 24,507.73 and 9,801.22 is: 13,525.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,759.58 : 24,507.73 = 9,801.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,759.58/24,507.73 = 9,801.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,759.58x = 24,507.73 × 9,801.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,759.58x = 240,205,653.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,205,653.43/17,759.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,525.41

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