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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,768.92, 24,521.50 and 9,811.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,768.92, 24,521.50 and 9,811.65 is: 13,540.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,768.92 : 24,521.50 = 9,811.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,768.92/24,521.50 = 9,811.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,768.92x = 24,521.50 × 9,811.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,768.92x = 240,596,375.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,596,375.48/17,768.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,540.29

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