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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,747.98, 24,492.45 and 9,790.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,747.98, 24,492.45 and 9,790.18 is: 13,510.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,747.98 : 24,492.45 = 9,790.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,747.98/24,492.45 = 9,790.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,747.98x = 24,492.45 × 9,790.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,747.98x = 239,785,494.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,785,494.14/17,747.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,510.58

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