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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,720.37, 24,454.44 and 9,763.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,720.37, 24,454.44 and 9,763.47 is: 13,473.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,720.37 : 24,454.44 = 9,763.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,720.37/24,454.44 = 9,763.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,720.37x = 24,454.44 × 9,763.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,720.37x = 238,760,191.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,760,191.31/17,720.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,473.77

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