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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.22, 24,487.19 and 9,786.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.22, 24,487.19 and 9,786.74 is: 13,505.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.22 : 24,487.19 = 9,786.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.22/24,487.19 = 9,786.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.22x = 24,487.19 × 9,786.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.22x = 239,649,590.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,649,590.49/17,744.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,505.78

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