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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.92, 24,484.01 and 9,784.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.92, 24,484.01 and 9,784.42 is: 13,502.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.92 : 24,484.01 = 9,784.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.92/24,484.01 = 9,784.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.92x = 24,484.01 × 9,784.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.92x = 239,561,837.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,561,837.12/17,741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,502.59

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