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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.40, 24,484.59 and 9,784.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.40, 24,484.59 and 9,784.38 is: 13,503.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.40 : 24,484.59 = 9,784.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.40/24,484.59 = 9,784.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.40x = 24,484.59 × 9,784.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.40x = 239,566,532.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,566,532.70/17,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,503.25

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