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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.45, 24,482.08 and 9,783.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.45, 24,482.08 and 9,783.74 is: 13,500.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.45 : 24,482.08 = 9,783.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.45/24,482.08 = 9,783.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.45x = 24,482.08 × 9,783.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.45x = 239,526,305.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,526,305.38/17,741.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,500.94

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