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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.60, 24,482.78 and 9,783.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.60, 24,482.78 and 9,783.76 is: 13,501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.60 : 24,482.78 = 9,783.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.60/24,482.78 = 9,783.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.60x = 24,482.78 × 9,783.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.60x = 239,533,643.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,533,643.65/17,741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.24

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