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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,746.92, 24,491.82 and 9,790.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,746.92, 24,491.82 and 9,790.92 is: 13,512.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,746.92 : 24,491.82 = 9,790.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,746.92/24,491.82 = 9,790.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,746.92x = 24,491.82 × 9,790.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,746.92x = 239,797,450.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,797,450.27/17,746.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,512.06

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