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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,720.93, 24,456.27 and 9,764.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,720.93, 24,456.27 and 9,764.58 is: 13,475.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,720.93 : 24,456.27 = 9,764.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,720.93/24,456.27 = 9,764.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,720.93x = 24,456.27 × 9,764.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,720.93x = 238,805,204.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,805,204.92/17,720.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,475.89

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