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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,827.73, 24,601.33 and 9,759.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,827.73, 24,601.33 and 9,759.84 is: 13,468.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,827.73 : 24,601.33 = 9,759.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,827.73/24,601.33 = 9,759.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,827.73x = 24,601.33 × 9,759.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,827.73x = 240,104,872.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,104,872.78/17,827.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,468.06

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