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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,740.61, 24,483.14 and 9,783.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,740.61, 24,483.14 and 9,783.57 is: 13,501.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,740.61 : 24,483.14 = 9,783.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,740.61/24,483.14 = 9,783.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,740.61x = 24,483.14 × 9,783.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,740.61x = 239,532,514.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,532,514.01/17,740.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.93

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