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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.33, 24,482.98 and 9,783.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.33, 24,482.98 and 9,783.68 is: 13,501.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.33 : 24,482.98 = 9,783.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.33/24,482.98 = 9,783.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.33x = 24,482.98 × 9,783.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.33x = 239,533,641.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,533,641.77/17,741.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.45

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