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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.72, 24,465.32 and 9,769.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.72, 24,465.32 and 9,769.92 is: 13,483.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.72 : 24,465.32 = 9,769.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.72/24,465.32 = 9,769.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.72x = 24,465.32 × 9,769.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.72x = 239,024,219.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,024,219.17/17,727.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,483.08

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