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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,730.14, 24,467.67 and 9,772.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,730.14, 24,467.67 and 9,772.19 is: 13,485.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,730.14 : 24,467.67 = 9,772.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,730.14/24,467.67 = 9,772.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,730.14x = 24,467.67 × 9,772.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,730.14x = 239,102,827.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,102,827.14/17,730.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,485.67

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