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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,764.97, 24,516.16 and 9,807.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,764.97, 24,516.16 and 9,807.69 is: 13,534.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,764.97 : 24,516.16 = 9,807.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,764.97/24,516.16 = 9,807.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,764.97x = 24,516.16 × 9,807.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,764.97x = 240,446,872.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,446,872.75/17,764.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,534.89

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