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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,768.76, 24,521.88 and 9,810.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,768.76, 24,521.88 and 9,810.96 is: 13,539.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,768.76 : 24,521.88 = 9,810.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,768.76/24,521.88 = 9,810.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,768.76x = 24,521.88 × 9,810.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,768.76x = 240,583,183.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,583,183.80/17,768.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,539.67

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