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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.02, 24,486.99 and 9,786.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.02, 24,486.99 and 9,786.25 is: 13,505.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.02 : 24,486.99 = 9,786.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.02/24,486.99 = 9,786.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.02x = 24,486.99 × 9,786.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.02x = 239,635,805.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,635,805.89/17,744.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,505.16

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