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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.31, 24,465.35 and 9,771.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.31, 24,465.35 and 9,771.60 is: 13,484.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.31 : 24,465.35 = 9,771.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.31/24,465.35 = 9,771.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.31x = 24,465.35 × 9,771.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.31x = 239,065,730.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,065,730.23/17,729.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,484.21

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