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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,740.73, 24,483.30 and 9,782.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,740.73, 24,483.30 and 9,782.93 is: 13,501.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,740.73 : 24,483.30 = 9,782.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,740.73/24,483.30 = 9,782.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,740.73x = 24,483.30 × 9,782.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,740.73x = 239,518,410.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,518,410.07/17,740.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.05

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