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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,749.62, 24,494.36 and 9,791.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,749.62, 24,494.36 and 9,791.68 is: 13,512.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,749.62 : 24,494.36 = 9,791.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,749.62/24,494.36 = 9,791.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,749.62x = 24,494.36 × 9,791.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,749.62x = 239,840,934.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,840,934.92/17,749.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,512.45

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