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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,788.73, 24,548.21 and 9,831.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,788.73, 24,548.21 and 9,831.09 is: 13,566.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,788.73 : 24,548.21 = 9,831.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,788.73/24,548.21 = 9,831.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,788.73x = 24,548.21 × 9,831.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,788.73x = 241,335,612.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,335,612.69/17,788.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,566.77

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