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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,791.91, 24,554.11 and 9,833.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,791.91, 24,554.11 and 9,833.96 is: 13,571.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,791.91 : 24,554.11 = 9,833.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,791.91/24,554.11 = 9,833.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,791.91x = 24,554.11 × 9,833.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,791.91x = 241,464,135.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,464,135.58/17,791.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,571.57

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