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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.94, 24,468.44 and 9,772.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.94, 24,468.44 and 9,772.17 is: 13,486.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.94 : 24,468.44 = 9,772.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.94/24,468.44 = 9,772.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.94x = 24,468.44 × 9,772.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.94x = 239,109,755.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,109,755.31/17,729.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,486.21

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