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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,798.49, 24,561.50 and 9,731.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,798.49, 24,561.50 and 9,731.81 is: 13,429.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,798.49 : 24,561.50 = 9,731.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,798.49/24,561.50 = 9,731.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,798.49x = 24,561.50 × 9,731.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,798.49x = 239,027,679.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,027,679.85/17,798.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,429.66

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