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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,730.07, 24,467.21 and 9,773.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,730.07, 24,467.21 and 9,773.04 is: 13,486.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,730.07 : 24,467.21 = 9,773.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,730.07/24,467.21 = 9,773.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,730.07x = 24,467.21 × 9,773.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,730.07x = 239,118,850.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,118,850.82/17,730.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,486.63

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