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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.91, 24,464.57 and 9,769.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.91, 24,464.57 and 9,769.95 is: 13,482.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.91 : 24,464.57 = 9,769.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.91/24,464.57 = 9,769.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.91x = 24,464.57 × 9,769.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.91x = 239,017,576.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,017,576.82/17,727.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,482.56

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