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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.03, 24,465.58 and 9,771.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.03, 24,465.58 and 9,771.25 is: 13,484.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.03 : 24,465.58 = 9,771.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.03/24,465.58 = 9,771.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.03x = 24,465.58 × 9,771.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.03x = 239,059,298.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,059,298.58/17,729.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,484.06

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