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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,731.94, 24,469.08 and 9,774.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,731.94, 24,469.08 and 9,774.14 is: 13,487.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,731.94 : 24,469.08 = 9,774.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,731.94/24,469.08 = 9,774.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,731.94x = 24,469.08 × 9,774.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,731.94x = 239,164,213.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,164,213.59/17,731.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,487.76

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