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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.03, 24,486.67 and 9,786.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.03, 24,486.67 and 9,786.25 is: 13,504.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.03 : 24,486.67 = 9,786.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.03/24,486.67 = 9,786.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.03x = 24,486.67 × 9,786.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.03x = 239,632,674.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,632,674.29/17,744.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,504.97

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