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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.46, 24,482.28 and 9,783.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.46, 24,482.28 and 9,783.54 is: 13,500.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.46 : 24,482.28 = 9,783.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.46/24,482.28 = 9,783.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.46x = 24,482.28 × 9,783.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.46x = 239,523,365.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,523,365.67/17,741.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,500.77

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