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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,762.93, 24,512.84 and 9,805.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,762.93, 24,512.84 and 9,805.16 is: 13,531.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,762.93 : 24,512.84 = 9,805.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,762.93/24,512.84 = 9,805.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,762.93x = 24,512.84 × 9,805.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,762.93x = 240,352,195.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,352,195.69/17,762.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,531.11

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