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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.84, 24,463.84 and 9,769.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.84, 24,463.84 and 9,769.92 is: 13,482.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.84 : 24,463.84 = 9,769.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.84/24,463.84 = 9,769.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.84x = 24,463.84 × 9,769.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.84x = 239,009,759.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,009,759.69/17,727.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,482.17

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