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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,765.61, 24,516.52 and 9,807.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,765.61, 24,516.52 and 9,807.82 is: 13,534.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,765.61 : 24,516.52 = 9,807.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,765.61/24,516.52 = 9,807.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,765.61x = 24,516.52 × 9,807.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,765.61x = 240,453,615.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,453,615.19/17,765.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,534.78

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