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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.48, 24,482.88 and 9,783.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.48, 24,482.88 and 9,783.92 is: 13,501.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.48 : 24,482.88 = 9,783.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.48/24,482.88 = 9,783.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.48x = 24,482.88 × 9,783.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.48x = 239,538,539.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,538,539.29/17,741.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.61

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