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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,771.38, 24,524.35 and 9,813.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,771.38, 24,524.35 and 9,813.11 is: 13,542.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,771.38 : 24,524.35 = 9,813.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,771.38/24,524.35 = 9,813.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,771.38x = 24,524.35 × 9,813.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,771.38x = 240,659,997.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,659,997.07/17,771.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,542.00

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