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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,743.98, 24,486.03 and 9,785.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,743.98, 24,486.03 and 9,785.28 is: 13,503.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,743.98 : 24,486.03 = 9,785.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,743.98/24,486.03 = 9,785.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,743.98x = 24,486.03 × 9,785.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,743.98x = 239,602,659.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,602,659.64/17,743.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,503.32

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