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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,798.53, 24,562.49 and 9,732.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,798.53, 24,562.49 and 9,732.66 is: 13,431.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,798.53 : 24,562.49 = 9,732.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,798.53/24,562.49 = 9,732.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,798.53x = 24,562.49 × 9,732.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,798.53x = 239,058,363.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,058,363.92/17,798.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,431.35

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