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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.14, 24,481.64 and 9,783.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.14, 24,481.64 and 9,783.36 is: 13,500.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.14 : 24,481.64 = 9,783.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.14/24,481.64 = 9,783.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.14x = 24,481.64 × 9,783.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.14x = 239,512,721.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,512,721.97/17,741.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,500.42

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