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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,759.99, 24,508.49 and 9,802.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,759.99, 24,508.49 and 9,802.01 is: 13,526.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,759.99 : 24,508.49 = 9,802.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,759.99/24,508.49 = 9,802.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,759.99x = 24,508.49 × 9,802.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,759.99x = 240,232,292.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,232,292.51/17,759.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,526.60

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