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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,791.70, 24,552.19 and 9,834.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,791.70, 24,552.19 and 9,834.26 is: 13,571.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,791.70 : 24,552.19 = 9,834.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,791.70/24,552.19 = 9,834.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,791.70x = 24,552.19 × 9,834.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,791.70x = 241,452,620.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,452,620.03/17,791.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,571.08

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