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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.36, 24,518.40 and 9,809.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.36, 24,518.40 and 9,809.92 is: 13,537.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.36 : 24,518.40 = 9,809.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.36/24,518.40 = 9,809.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.36x = 24,518.40 × 9,809.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.36x = 240,523,542.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,523,542.53/17,767.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,537.38

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