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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.73, 24,488.82 and 9,786.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.73, 24,488.82 and 9,786.93 is: 13,506.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.73 : 24,488.82 = 9,786.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.73/24,488.82 = 9,786.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.73x = 24,488.82 × 9,786.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.73x = 239,670,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,670,367.12/17,744.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,506.57

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