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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,764.54, 24,514.93 and 9,806.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,764.54, 24,514.93 and 9,806.77 is: 13,533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,764.54 : 24,514.93 = 9,806.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,764.54/24,514.93 = 9,806.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,764.54x = 24,514.93 × 9,806.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,764.54x = 240,412,280.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,412,280.08/17,764.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,533.27

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