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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.51, 24,749.76 and 9,758.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.51, 24,749.76 and 9,758.19 is: 13,466.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.51 : 24,749.76 = 9,758.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.51/24,749.76 = 9,758.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.51x = 24,749.76 × 9,758.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.51x = 241,512,860.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,512,860.53/17,934.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,466.38

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