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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.93, 24,467.45 and 9,772.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.93, 24,467.45 and 9,772.17 is: 13,485.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.93 : 24,467.45 = 9,772.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.93/24,467.45 = 9,772.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.93x = 24,467.45 × 9,772.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.93x = 239,100,032.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,100,032.01/17,729.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,485.68

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