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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,791.51, 24,550.80 and 9,833.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,791.51, 24,550.80 and 9,833.73 is: 13,569.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,791.51 : 24,550.80 = 9,833.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,791.51/24,550.80 = 9,833.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,791.51x = 24,550.80 × 9,833.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,791.51x = 241,425,938.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,425,938.48/17,791.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,569.73

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