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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,749.80, 24,494.67 and 9,792.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,749.80, 24,494.67 and 9,792.90 is: 13,514.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,749.80 : 24,494.67 = 9,792.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,749.80/24,494.67 = 9,792.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,749.80x = 24,494.67 × 9,792.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,749.80x = 239,873,853.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,873,853.84/17,749.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,514.17

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