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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,740.05, 24,481.32 and 9,782.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,740.05, 24,481.32 and 9,782.10 is: 13,499.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,740.05 : 24,481.32 = 9,782.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,740.05/24,481.32 = 9,782.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,740.05x = 24,481.32 × 9,782.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,740.05x = 239,478,720.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,478,720.37/17,740.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,499.33

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