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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,728.67, 24,465.70 and 9,771.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,728.67, 24,465.70 and 9,771.03 is: 13,484.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,728.67 : 24,465.70 = 9,771.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,728.67/24,465.70 = 9,771.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,728.67x = 24,465.70 × 9,771.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,728.67x = 239,055,045.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,055,045.92/17,728.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,484.09

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