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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,725.81, 24,461.77 and 9,768.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,725.81, 24,461.77 and 9,768.32 is: 13,480.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,725.81 : 24,461.77 = 9,768.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,725.81/24,461.77 = 9,768.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,725.81x = 24,461.77 × 9,768.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,725.81x = 238,950,299.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,950,299.24/17,725.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,480.36

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