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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.41, 24,483.40 and 9,783.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.41, 24,483.40 and 9,783.63 is: 13,501.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.41 : 24,483.40 = 9,783.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.41/24,483.40 = 9,783.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.41x = 24,483.40 × 9,783.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.41x = 239,536,502.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,536,502.28/17,741.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.55

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