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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,739.97, 24,482.27 and 9,782.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,739.97, 24,482.27 and 9,782.19 is: 13,500.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,739.97 : 24,482.27 = 9,782.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,739.97/24,482.27 = 9,782.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,739.97x = 24,482.27 × 9,782.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,739.97x = 239,490,216.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,490,216.77/17,739.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,500.04

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