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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,749.74, 24,494.40 and 9,791.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,749.74, 24,494.40 and 9,791.94 is: 13,512.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,749.74 : 24,494.40 = 9,791.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,749.74/24,494.40 = 9,791.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,749.74x = 24,494.40 × 9,791.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,749.74x = 239,847,695.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,847,695.14/17,749.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,512.74

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