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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,739.96, 24,481.14 and 9,782.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,739.96, 24,481.14 and 9,782.16 is: 13,499.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,739.96 : 24,481.14 = 9,782.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,739.96/24,481.14 = 9,782.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,739.96x = 24,481.14 × 9,782.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,739.96x = 239,478,428.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,478,428.46/17,739.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,499.38

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