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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,748.48, 24,492.99 and 9,790.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,748.48, 24,492.99 and 9,790.70 is: 13,511.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,748.48 : 24,492.99 = 9,790.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,748.48/24,492.99 = 9,790.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,748.48x = 24,492.99 × 9,790.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,748.48x = 239,803,394.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,803,394.73/17,748.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,511.21

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