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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,743.83, 24,486.63 and 9,786.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,743.83, 24,486.63 and 9,786.33 is: 13,505.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,743.83 : 24,486.63 = 9,786.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,743.83/24,486.63 = 9,786.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,743.83x = 24,486.63 × 9,786.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,743.83x = 239,634,241.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,634,241.77/17,743.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,505.22

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