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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,761.48, 24,511.02 and 9,803.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,761.48, 24,511.02 and 9,803.53 is: 13,528.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,761.48 : 24,511.02 = 9,803.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,761.48/24,511.02 = 9,803.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,761.48x = 24,511.02 × 9,803.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,761.48x = 240,294,519.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,294,519.90/17,761.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,528.97

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