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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,791.70, 24,550.90 and 9,833.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,791.70, 24,550.90 and 9,833.75 is: 13,569.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,791.70 : 24,550.90 = 9,833.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,791.70/24,550.90 = 9,833.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,791.70x = 24,550.90 × 9,833.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,791.70x = 241,427,495.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,427,495.70/17,791.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,569.67

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