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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.73, 24,467.20 and 9,772.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.73, 24,467.20 and 9,772.26 is: 13,485.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.73 : 24,467.20 = 9,772.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.73/24,467.20 = 9,772.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.73x = 24,467.20 × 9,772.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.73x = 239,099,913.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,099,913.26/17,729.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,485.82

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