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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,726.84, 24,463.32 and 9,769.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,726.84, 24,463.32 and 9,769.04 is: 13,481.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,726.84 : 24,463.32 = 9,769.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,726.84/24,463.32 = 9,769.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,726.84x = 24,463.32 × 9,769.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,726.84x = 238,983,151.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,983,151.61/17,726.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,481.43

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