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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,725.23, 24,460.90 and 9,767.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,725.23, 24,460.90 and 9,767.29 is: 13,478.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,725.23 : 24,460.90 = 9,767.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,725.23/24,460.90 = 9,767.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,725.23x = 24,460.90 × 9,767.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,725.23x = 238,916,703.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,916,703.96/17,725.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,478.91

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