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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.46, 24,486.46 and 9,786.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.46, 24,486.46 and 9,786.21 is: 13,504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.46 : 24,486.46 = 9,786.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.46/24,486.46 = 9,786.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.46x = 24,486.46 × 9,786.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.46x = 239,629,639.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,629,639.72/17,744.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,504.48

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