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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,725.60, 24,461.40 and 9,767.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,725.60, 24,461.40 and 9,767.44 is: 13,479.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,725.60 : 24,461.40 = 9,767.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,725.60/24,461.40 = 9,767.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,725.60x = 24,461.40 × 9,767.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,725.60x = 238,925,256.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,925,256.82/17,725.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,479.11

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