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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.07, 24,482.79 and 9,783.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.07, 24,482.79 and 9,783.18 is: 13,500.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.07 : 24,482.79 = 9,783.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.07/24,482.79 = 9,783.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.07x = 24,482.79 × 9,783.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.07x = 239,519,541.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,519,541.47/17,741.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,500.85

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