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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.91, 24,467.33 and 9,771.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.91, 24,467.33 and 9,771.95 is: 13,485.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.91 : 24,467.33 = 9,771.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.91/24,467.33 = 9,771.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.91x = 24,467.33 × 9,771.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.91x = 239,093,525.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,093,525.39/17,729.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,485.32

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