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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,726.51, 24,462.59 and 9,768.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,726.51, 24,462.59 and 9,768.66 is: 13,480.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,726.51 : 24,462.59 = 9,768.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,726.51/24,462.59 = 9,768.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,726.51x = 24,462.59 × 9,768.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,726.51x = 238,966,675.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,966,675.59/17,726.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,480.76

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