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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,730.93, 24,468.69 and 9,773.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,730.93, 24,468.69 and 9,773.33 is: 13,487.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,730.93 : 24,468.69 = 9,773.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,730.93/24,468.69 = 9,773.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,730.93x = 24,468.69 × 9,773.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,730.93x = 239,140,468.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,140,468.93/17,730.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,487.19

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