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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,749.73, 24,494.46 and 9,792.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,749.73, 24,494.46 and 9,792.02 is: 13,512.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,749.73 : 24,494.46 = 9,792.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,749.73/24,494.46 = 9,792.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,749.73x = 24,494.46 × 9,792.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,749.73x = 239,850,119.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,850,119.74/17,749.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,512.89

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