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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,748.32, 24,492.84 and 9,790.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,748.32, 24,492.84 and 9,790.88 is: 13,511.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,748.32 : 24,492.84 = 9,790.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,748.32/24,492.84 = 9,790.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,748.32x = 24,492.84 × 9,790.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,748.32x = 239,806,457.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,806,457.30/17,748.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,511.50

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