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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.08, 24,466.08 and 9,771.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.08, 24,466.08 and 9,771.82 is: 13,485.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.08 : 24,466.08 = 9,771.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.08/24,466.08 = 9,771.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.08x = 24,466.08 × 9,771.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.08x = 239,078,129.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,078,129.87/17,729.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,485.08

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