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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,730.88, 24,467.47 and 9,773.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,730.88, 24,467.47 and 9,773.15 is: 13,486.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,730.88 : 24,467.47 = 9,773.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,730.88/24,467.47 = 9,773.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,730.88x = 24,467.47 × 9,773.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,730.88x = 239,124,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,124,107.66/17,730.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,486.31

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