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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.18, 24,463.68 and 9,769.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.18, 24,463.68 and 9,769.70 is: 13,482.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.18 : 24,463.68 = 9,769.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.18/24,463.68 = 9,769.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.18x = 24,463.68 × 9,769.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.18x = 239,002,643.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,002,643.33/17,727.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,482.27

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