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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,792.98, 24,553.25 and 9,834.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,792.98, 24,553.25 and 9,834.73 is: 13,571.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,792.98 : 24,553.25 = 9,834.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,792.98/24,553.25 = 9,834.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,792.98x = 24,553.25 × 9,834.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,792.98x = 241,474,535.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,474,535.20/17,792.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,571.34

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