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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,747.43, 24,491.61 and 9,789.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,747.43, 24,491.61 and 9,789.93 is: 13,510.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,747.43 : 24,491.61 = 9,789.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,747.43/24,491.61 = 9,789.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,747.43x = 24,491.61 × 9,789.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,747.43x = 239,771,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,771,147.49/17,747.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,510.19

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