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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,739.92, 24,481.25 and 9,782.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,739.92, 24,481.25 and 9,782.42 is: 13,499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,739.92 : 24,481.25 = 9,782.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,739.92/24,481.25 = 9,782.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,739.92x = 24,481.25 × 9,782.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,739.92x = 239,485,698.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,485,698.31/17,739.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,499.82

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