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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,787.59, 24,545.66 and 9,829.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,787.59, 24,545.66 and 9,829.74 is: 13,564.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,787.59 : 24,545.66 = 9,829.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,787.59/24,545.66 = 9,829.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,787.59x = 24,545.66 × 9,829.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,787.59x = 241,277,406.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,277,406.78/17,787.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,564.37

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