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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,748.54, 24,492.96 and 9,790.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,748.54, 24,492.96 and 9,790.76 is: 13,511.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,748.54 : 24,492.96 = 9,790.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,748.54/24,492.96 = 9,790.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,748.54x = 24,492.96 × 9,790.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,748.54x = 239,804,570.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,804,570.58/17,748.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,511.23

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