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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.60, 24,463.77 and 9,661.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.60, 24,463.77 and 9,661.33 is: 13,332.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.60 : 24,463.77 = 9,661.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.60/24,463.77 = 9,661.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.60x = 24,463.77 × 9,661.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.60x = 236,352,493.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,352,493.85/17,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,332.46

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