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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,770.69, 24,523.56 and 9,813.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,770.69, 24,523.56 and 9,813.45 is: 13,542.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,770.69 : 24,523.56 = 9,813.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,770.69/24,523.56 = 9,813.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,770.69x = 24,523.56 × 9,813.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,770.69x = 240,660,821.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,660,821.85/17,770.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,542.57

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