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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,819.30, 24,590.58 and 9,753.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,819.30, 24,590.58 and 9,753.06 is: 13,459.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,819.30 : 24,590.58 = 9,753.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,819.30/24,590.58 = 9,753.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,819.30x = 24,590.58 × 9,753.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,819.30x = 239,833,402.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,833,402.17/17,819.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.19

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