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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.46, 24,488.79 and 9,787.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.46, 24,488.79 and 9,787.38 is: 13,507.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.46 : 24,488.79 = 9,787.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.46/24,488.79 = 9,787.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.46x = 24,488.79 × 9,787.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.46x = 239,681,093.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,681,093.47/17,744.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,507.38

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