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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,738.97, 24,480.89 and 9,781.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,738.97, 24,480.89 and 9,781.19 is: 13,498.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,738.97 : 24,480.89 = 9,781.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,738.97/24,480.89 = 9,781.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,738.97x = 24,480.89 × 9,781.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,738.97x = 239,452,236.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,452,236.46/17,738.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,498.66

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