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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,748.81, 24,493.46 and 9,791.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,748.81, 24,493.46 and 9,791.03 is: 13,511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,748.81 : 24,493.46 = 9,791.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,748.81/24,493.46 = 9,791.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,748.81x = 24,493.46 × 9,791.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,748.81x = 239,816,213.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,816,213.94/17,748.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,511.68

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