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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,863.47, 24,651.99 and 9,797.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,863.47, 24,651.99 and 9,797.31 is: 13,520.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,863.47 : 24,651.99 = 9,797.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,863.47/24,651.99 = 9,797.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,863.47x = 24,651.99 × 9,797.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,863.47x = 241,523,188.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,523,188.15/17,863.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,520.51

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