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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.05, 24,486.60 and 9,786.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.05, 24,486.60 and 9,786.61 is: 13,505.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.05 : 24,486.60 = 9,786.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.05/24,486.60 = 9,786.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.05x = 24,486.60 × 9,786.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.05x = 239,640,804.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,640,804.43/17,744.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,505.42

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