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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.26, 24,466.25 and 9,771.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.26, 24,466.25 and 9,771.50 is: 13,484.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.26 : 24,466.25 = 9,771.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.26/24,466.25 = 9,771.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.26x = 24,466.25 × 9,771.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.26x = 239,071,863.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,071,863.97/17,729.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,484.60

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