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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,771.14, 24,523.39 and 9,813.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,771.14, 24,523.39 and 9,813.20 is: 13,541.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,771.14 : 24,523.39 = 9,813.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,771.14/24,523.39 = 9,813.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,771.14x = 24,523.39 × 9,813.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,771.14x = 240,652,820.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,652,820.40/17,771.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,541.78

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