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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,771.87, 24,525.02 and 9,813.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,771.87, 24,525.02 and 9,813.93 is: 13,543.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,771.87 : 24,525.02 = 9,813.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,771.87/24,525.02 = 9,813.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,771.87x = 24,525.02 × 9,813.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,771.87x = 240,686,734.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,686,734.49/17,771.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,543.13

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