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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,749.83, 24,494.76 and 9,792.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,749.83, 24,494.76 and 9,792.08 is: 13,513.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,749.83 : 24,494.76 = 9,792.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,749.83/24,494.76 = 9,792.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,749.83x = 24,494.76 × 9,792.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,749.83x = 239,854,649.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,854,649.50/17,749.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,513.07

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