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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,748.83, 24,492.67 and 9,791.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,748.83, 24,492.67 and 9,791.06 is: 13,511.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,748.83 : 24,492.67 = 9,791.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,748.83/24,492.67 = 9,791.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,748.83x = 24,492.67 × 9,791.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,748.83x = 239,809,238.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,809,238.28/17,748.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,511.27

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