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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,792.55, 24,553.89 and 9,726.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,792.55, 24,553.89 and 9,726.44 is: 13,422.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,792.55 : 24,553.89 = 9,726.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,792.55/24,553.89 = 9,726.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,792.55x = 24,553.89 × 9,726.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,792.55x = 238,821,815.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,821,815.08/17,792.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,422.57

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