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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.43, 24,466.62 and 9,663.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.43, 24,466.62 and 9,663.03 is: 13,334.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.43 : 24,466.62 = 9,663.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.43/24,466.62 = 9,663.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.43x = 24,466.62 × 9,663.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.43x = 236,421,683.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,421,683.06/17,729.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,334.98

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