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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,763.46, 24,512.91 and 9,805.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,763.46, 24,512.91 and 9,805.54 is: 13,531.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,763.46 : 24,512.91 = 9,805.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,763.46/24,512.91 = 9,805.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,763.46x = 24,512.91 × 9,805.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,763.46x = 240,362,319.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,362,319.52/17,763.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,531.28

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