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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,747.68, 24,491.97 and 9,790.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,747.68, 24,491.97 and 9,790.19 is: 13,510.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,747.68 : 24,491.97 = 9,790.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,747.68/24,491.97 = 9,790.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,747.68x = 24,491.97 × 9,790.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,747.68x = 239,781,039.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,781,039.77/17,747.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,510.56

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