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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,731.35, 24,469.44 and 9,773.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,731.35, 24,469.44 and 9,773.37 is: 13,487.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,731.35 : 24,469.44 = 9,773.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,731.35/24,469.44 = 9,773.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,731.35x = 24,469.44 × 9,773.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,731.35x = 239,148,890.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,148,890.81/17,731.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,487.35

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