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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,728.93, 24,466.43 and 9,771.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,728.93, 24,466.43 and 9,771.66 is: 13,485.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,728.93 : 24,466.43 = 9,771.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,728.93/24,466.43 = 9,771.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,728.93x = 24,466.43 × 9,771.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,728.93x = 239,077,635.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,077,635.37/17,728.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,485.17

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