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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.79, 24,487.97 and 9,787.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.79, 24,487.97 and 9,787.29 is: 13,506.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.79 : 24,487.97 = 9,787.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.79/24,487.97 = 9,787.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.79x = 24,487.97 × 9,787.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.79x = 239,670,814.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,670,814.96/17,744.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,506.55

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