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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,722.91, 24,457.71 and 9,765.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,722.91, 24,457.71 and 9,765.12 is: 13,475.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,722.91 : 24,457.71 = 9,765.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,722.91/24,457.71 = 9,765.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,722.91x = 24,457.71 × 9,765.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,722.91x = 238,832,424.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,832,424.25/17,722.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,475.91

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