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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,749.94, 24,494.99 and 9,792.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,749.94, 24,494.99 and 9,792.16 is: 13,513.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,749.94 : 24,494.99 = 9,792.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,749.94/24,494.99 = 9,792.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,749.94x = 24,494.99 × 9,792.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,749.94x = 239,858,806.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,858,806.16/17,749.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,513.22

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