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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.64, 24,467.49 and 9,772.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.64, 24,467.49 and 9,772.16 is: 13,485.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.64 : 24,467.49 = 9,772.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.64/24,467.49 = 9,772.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.64x = 24,467.49 × 9,772.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.64x = 239,100,104.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,100,104.74/17,729.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,485.90

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