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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.84, 24,466.73 and 9,771.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.84, 24,466.73 and 9,771.93 is: 13,485.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.84 : 24,466.73 = 9,771.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.84/24,466.73 = 9,771.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.84x = 24,466.73 × 9,771.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.84x = 239,087,124.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,087,124.03/17,729.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,485.01

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