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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.93, 24,465.05 and 9,770.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.93, 24,465.05 and 9,770.66 is: 13,483.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.93 : 24,465.05 = 9,770.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.93/24,465.05 = 9,770.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.93x = 24,465.05 × 9,770.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.93x = 239,039,759.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,039,759.59/17,727.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,483.80

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