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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.92, 24,488.15 and 9,787.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.92, 24,488.15 and 9,787.43 is: 13,506.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.92 : 24,488.15 = 9,787.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.92/24,488.15 = 9,787.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.92x = 24,488.15 × 9,787.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.92x = 239,676,066.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,676,066.24/17,744.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,506.74

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