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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,731.22, 24,469.25 and 9,773.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,731.22, 24,469.25 and 9,773.73 is: 13,487.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,731.22 : 24,469.25 = 9,773.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,731.22/24,469.25 = 9,773.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,731.22x = 24,469.25 × 9,773.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,731.22x = 239,155,732.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,155,732.76/17,731.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,487.83

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