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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.05, 24,482.70 and 9,783.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.05, 24,482.70 and 9,783.73 is: 13,501.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.05 : 24,482.70 = 9,783.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.05/24,482.70 = 9,783.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.05x = 24,482.70 × 9,783.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.05x = 239,532,126.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,532,126.47/17,741.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.58

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