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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.71, 24,463.35 and 9,768.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.71, 24,463.35 and 9,768.65 is: 13,480.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.71 : 24,463.35 = 9,768.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.71/24,463.35 = 9,768.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.71x = 24,463.35 × 9,768.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.71x = 238,973,781.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,973,781.66/17,727.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,480.24

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