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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,791.72, 24,551.66 and 9,832.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,791.72, 24,551.66 and 9,832.40 is: 13,568.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,791.72 : 24,551.66 = 9,832.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,791.72/24,551.66 = 9,832.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,791.72x = 24,551.66 × 9,832.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,791.72x = 241,401,818.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,401,818.47/17,791.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,568.21

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