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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.54, 24,483.48 and 9,784.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.54, 24,483.48 and 9,784.04 is: 13,502.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.54 : 24,483.48 = 9,784.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.54/24,483.48 = 9,784.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.54x = 24,483.48 × 9,784.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.54x = 239,547,347.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,547,347.66/17,741.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,502.06

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