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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.50, 24,466.44 and 9,771.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.50, 24,466.44 and 9,771.52 is: 13,484.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.50 : 24,466.44 = 9,771.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.50/24,466.44 = 9,771.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.50x = 24,466.44 × 9,771.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.50x = 239,074,307.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,074,307.79/17,729.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,484.55

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