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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,746.63, 24,490.22 and 9,788.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,746.63, 24,490.22 and 9,788.67 is: 13,508.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,746.63 : 24,490.22 = 9,788.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,746.63/24,490.22 = 9,788.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,746.63x = 24,490.22 × 9,788.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,746.63x = 239,726,632.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,726,632.86/17,746.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,508.29

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