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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,743.97, 24,486.77 and 9,786.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,743.97, 24,486.77 and 9,786.20 is: 13,505.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,743.97 : 24,486.77 = 9,786.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,743.97/24,486.77 = 9,786.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,743.97x = 24,486.77 × 9,786.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,743.97x = 239,632,330.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,632,330.61/17,743.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,505.00

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