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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,739.62, 24,480.84 and 9,782.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,739.62, 24,480.84 and 9,782.12 is: 13,499.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,739.62 : 24,480.84 = 9,782.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,739.62/24,480.84 = 9,782.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,739.62x = 24,480.84 × 9,782.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,739.62x = 239,474,514.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,474,514.58/17,739.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,499.42

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