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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.83, 24,465.48 and 9,770.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.83, 24,465.48 and 9,770.04 is: 13,483.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.83 : 24,465.48 = 9,770.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.83/24,465.48 = 9,770.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.83x = 24,465.48 × 9,770.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.83x = 239,028,718.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,028,718.22/17,727.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,483.25

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