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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.51, 24,481.41 and 9,783.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.51, 24,481.41 and 9,783.26 is: 13,499.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.51 : 24,481.41 = 9,783.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.51/24,481.41 = 9,783.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.51x = 24,481.41 × 9,783.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.51x = 239,507,999.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,507,999.20/17,741.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,499.87

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