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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,725.65, 24,461.69 and 9,767.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,725.65, 24,461.69 and 9,767.76 is: 13,479.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,725.65 : 24,461.69 = 9,767.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,725.65/24,461.69 = 9,767.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,725.65x = 24,461.69 × 9,767.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,725.65x = 238,935,868.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,935,868.28/17,725.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,479.67

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