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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,738.76, 24,477.62 and 9,780.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,738.76, 24,477.62 and 9,780.51 is: 13,496.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,738.76 : 24,477.62 = 9,780.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,738.76/24,477.62 = 9,780.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,738.76x = 24,477.62 × 9,780.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,738.76x = 239,403,558.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,403,558.28/17,738.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,496.07

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