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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,740.01, 24,481.14 and 9,782.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,740.01, 24,481.14 and 9,782.67 is: 13,500.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,740.01 : 24,481.14 = 9,782.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,740.01/24,481.14 = 9,782.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,740.01x = 24,481.14 × 9,782.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,740.01x = 239,490,913.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,490,913.84/17,740.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,500.04

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