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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,764.92, 24,514.86 and 9,807.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,764.92, 24,514.86 and 9,807.48 is: 13,533.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,764.92 : 24,514.86 = 9,807.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,764.92/24,514.86 = 9,807.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,764.92x = 24,514.86 × 9,807.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,764.92x = 240,428,999.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,428,999.15/17,764.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,533.92

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