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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.45, 24,463.76 and 9,769.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.45, 24,463.76 and 9,769.68 is: 13,482.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.45 : 24,463.76 = 9,769.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.45/24,463.76 = 9,769.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.45x = 24,463.76 × 9,769.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.45x = 239,003,106.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,003,106.80/17,727.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,482.09

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