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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,740.72, 24,482.36 and 9,783.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,740.72, 24,482.36 and 9,783.23 is: 13,500.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,740.72 : 24,482.36 = 9,783.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,740.72/24,482.36 = 9,783.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,740.72x = 24,482.36 × 9,783.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,740.72x = 239,516,558.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,516,558.82/17,740.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,500.95

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