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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.02, 24,466.05 and 9,771.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.02, 24,466.05 and 9,771.16 is: 13,484.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.02 : 24,466.05 = 9,771.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.02/24,466.05 = 9,771.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.02x = 24,466.05 × 9,771.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.02x = 239,061,689.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,061,689.12/17,729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,484.20

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