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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.59, 24,463.62 and 9,769.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.59, 24,463.62 and 9,769.68 is: 13,481.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.59 : 24,463.62 = 9,769.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.59/24,463.62 = 9,769.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.59x = 24,463.62 × 9,769.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.59x = 239,001,739.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,001,739.04/17,727.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,481.91

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