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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,768.95, 24,521.46 and 9,810.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,768.95, 24,521.46 and 9,810.70 is: 13,538.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,768.95 : 24,521.46 = 9,810.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,768.95/24,521.46 = 9,810.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,768.95x = 24,521.46 × 9,810.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,768.95x = 240,572,565.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,572,565.01/17,768.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,538.93

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