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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.92, 24,488.12 and 9,786.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.92, 24,488.12 and 9,786.94 is: 13,506.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.92 : 24,488.12 = 9,786.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.92/24,488.12 = 9,786.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.92x = 24,488.12 × 9,786.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.92x = 239,663,761.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,663,761.15/17,744.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,506.05

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