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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,788.51, 24,548.63 and 9,831.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,788.51, 24,548.63 and 9,831.24 is: 13,567.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,788.51 : 24,548.63 = 9,831.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,788.51/24,548.63 = 9,831.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,788.51x = 24,548.63 × 9,831.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,788.51x = 241,343,473.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,343,473.20/17,788.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,567.38

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