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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,769.11, 24,521.54 and 9,811.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,769.11, 24,521.54 and 9,811.16 is: 13,539.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,769.11 : 24,521.54 = 9,811.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,769.11/24,521.54 = 9,811.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,769.11x = 24,521.54 × 9,811.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,769.11x = 240,584,672.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,584,672.68/17,769.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,539.49

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