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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,747.92, 24,493.26 and 9,791.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,747.92, 24,493.26 and 9,791.92 is: 13,513.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,747.92 : 24,493.26 = 9,791.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,747.92/24,493.26 = 9,791.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,747.92x = 24,493.26 × 9,791.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,747.92x = 239,836,042.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,836,042.46/17,747.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,513.47

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