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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,730.98, 24,468.93 and 9,773.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,730.98, 24,468.93 and 9,773.51 is: 13,487.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,730.98 : 24,468.93 = 9,773.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,730.98/24,468.93 = 9,773.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,730.98x = 24,468.93 × 9,773.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,730.98x = 239,147,332.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,147,332.04/17,730.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,487.54

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