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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,764.61, 24,515.14 and 9,806.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,764.61, 24,515.14 and 9,806.82 is: 13,533.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,764.61 : 24,515.14 = 9,806.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,764.61/24,515.14 = 9,806.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,764.61x = 24,515.14 × 9,806.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,764.61x = 240,415,565.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,415,565.25/17,764.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,533.40

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