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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,725.01, 24,460.52 and 9,767.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,725.01, 24,460.52 and 9,767.16 is: 13,478.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,725.01 : 24,460.52 = 9,767.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,725.01/24,460.52 = 9,767.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,725.01x = 24,460.52 × 9,767.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,725.01x = 238,909,763.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,909,763.69/17,725.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,478.69

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