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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,747.78, 24,493.38 and 9,791.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,747.78, 24,493.38 and 9,791.60 is: 13,513.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,747.78 : 24,493.38 = 9,791.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,747.78/24,493.38 = 9,791.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,747.78x = 24,493.38 × 9,791.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,747.78x = 239,829,379.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,829,379.61/17,747.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,513.20

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