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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,761.03, 24,509.48 and 9,803.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,761.03, 24,509.48 and 9,803.14 is: 13,527.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,761.03 : 24,509.48 = 9,803.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,761.03/24,509.48 = 9,803.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,761.03x = 24,509.48 × 9,803.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,761.03x = 240,269,753.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,269,753.48/17,761.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,527.92

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