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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,819.46, 24,590.93 and 9,753.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,819.46, 24,590.93 and 9,753.35 is: 13,459.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,819.46 : 24,590.93 = 9,753.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,819.46/24,590.93 = 9,753.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,819.46x = 24,590.93 × 9,753.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,819.46x = 239,843,775.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,843,775.39/17,819.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.65

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