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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.13, 24,464.02 and 9,769.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.13, 24,464.02 and 9,769.66 is: 13,482.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.13 : 24,464.02 = 9,769.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.13/24,464.02 = 9,769.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.13x = 24,464.02 × 9,769.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.13x = 239,005,157.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,005,157.63/17,727.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,482.45

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