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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,761.55, 24,511.14 and 9,803.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,761.55, 24,511.14 and 9,803.77 is: 13,529.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,761.55 : 24,511.14 = 9,803.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,761.55/24,511.14 = 9,803.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,761.55x = 24,511.14 × 9,803.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,761.55x = 240,301,579.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,301,579.00/17,761.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,529.31

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