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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,827.55, 24,602.30 and 9,761.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,827.55, 24,602.30 and 9,761.07 is: 13,470.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,827.55 : 24,602.30 = 9,761.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,827.55/24,602.30 = 9,761.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,827.55x = 24,602.30 × 9,761.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,827.55x = 240,144,772.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,144,772.46/17,827.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,470.43

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