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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,726.64, 24,462.16 and 9,768.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,726.64, 24,462.16 and 9,768.99 is: 13,480.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,726.64 : 24,462.16 = 9,768.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,726.64/24,462.16 = 9,768.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,726.64x = 24,462.16 × 9,768.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,726.64x = 238,970,596.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,970,596.42/17,726.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,480.87

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