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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,747.99, 24,491.88 and 9,681.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,747.99, 24,491.88 and 9,681.74 is: 13,360.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,747.99 : 24,491.88 = 9,681.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,747.99/24,491.88 = 9,681.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,747.99x = 24,491.88 × 9,681.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,747.99x = 237,123,891.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,123,891.81/17,747.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,360.61

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