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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.23, 24,482.46 and 9,783.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.23, 24,482.46 and 9,783.31 is: 13,500.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.23 : 24,482.46 = 9,783.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.23/24,482.46 = 9,783.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.23x = 24,482.46 × 9,783.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.23x = 239,519,495.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,519,495.74/17,741.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,500.73

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