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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,738.22, 24,478.91 and 9,780.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,738.22, 24,478.91 and 9,780.73 is: 13,497.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,738.22 : 24,478.91 = 9,780.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,738.22/24,478.91 = 9,780.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,738.22x = 24,478.91 × 9,780.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,738.22x = 239,421,609.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,421,609.40/17,738.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,497.50

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