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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,771.58, 24,524.80 and 9,813.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,771.58, 24,524.80 and 9,813.80 is: 13,543.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,771.58 : 24,524.80 = 9,813.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,771.58/24,524.80 = 9,813.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,771.58x = 24,524.80 × 9,813.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,771.58x = 240,681,482.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,681,482.24/17,771.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,543.05

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