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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,749.11, 24,493.64 and 9,791.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,749.11, 24,493.64 and 9,791.67 is: 13,512.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,749.11 : 24,493.64 = 9,791.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,749.11/24,493.64 = 9,791.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,749.11x = 24,493.64 × 9,791.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,749.11x = 239,833,591.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,833,591.02/17,749.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,512.43

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