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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,740.68, 24,480.89 and 9,782.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,740.68, 24,480.89 and 9,782.73 is: 13,499.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,740.68 : 24,480.89 = 9,782.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,740.68/24,480.89 = 9,782.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,740.68x = 24,480.89 × 9,782.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,740.68x = 239,489,888.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,489,888.12/17,740.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,499.48

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