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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,731, 24,468.72 and 9,773.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,731, 24,468.72 and 9,773.22 is: 13,487.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,731 : 24,468.72 = 9,773.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,731/24,468.72 = 9,773.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,731x = 24,468.72 × 9,773.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,731x = 239,138,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,138,183.68/17,731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,487.01

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