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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.05, 24,482.49 and 9,783.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.05, 24,482.49 and 9,783.11 is: 13,500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.05 : 24,482.49 = 9,783.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.05/24,482.49 = 9,783.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.05x = 24,482.49 × 9,783.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.05x = 239,514,892.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,514,892.74/17,741.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,500.60

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