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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,748.21, 24,493.91 and 9,791.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,748.21, 24,493.91 and 9,791.13 is: 13,512.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,748.21 : 24,493.91 = 9,791.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,748.21/24,493.91 = 9,791.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,748.21x = 24,493.91 × 9,791.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,748.21x = 239,823,008.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,823,008.06/17,748.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,512.52

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