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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,783.70, 24,543.22 and 9,826.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,783.70, 24,543.22 and 9,826.46 is: 13,561.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,783.70 : 24,543.22 = 9,826.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,783.70/24,543.22 = 9,826.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,783.70x = 24,543.22 × 9,826.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,783.70x = 241,172,969.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,172,969.60/17,783.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,561.46

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