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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,728.76, 24,465.56 and 9,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,728.76, 24,465.56 and 9,771 is: 13,483.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,728.76 : 24,465.56 = 9,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,728.76/24,465.56 = 9,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,728.76x = 24,465.56 × 9,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,728.76x = 239,052,986.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,052,986.76/17,728.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,483.91

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