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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.64, 24,483.15 and 9,784.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.64, 24,483.15 and 9,784.59 is: 13,502.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.64 : 24,483.15 = 9,784.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.64/24,483.15 = 9,784.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.64x = 24,483.15 × 9,784.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.64x = 239,557,584.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,557,584.66/17,741.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,502.56

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