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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,764.37, 24,514.36 and 9,806.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,764.37, 24,514.36 and 9,806.43 is: 13,532.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,764.37 : 24,514.36 = 9,806.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,764.37/24,514.36 = 9,806.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,764.37x = 24,514.36 × 9,806.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,764.37x = 240,398,355.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,398,355.33/17,764.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,532.61

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