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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,731.97, 24,470.29 and 9,774.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,731.97, 24,470.29 and 9,774.48 is: 13,488.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,731.97 : 24,470.29 = 9,774.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,731.97/24,470.29 = 9,774.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,731.97x = 24,470.29 × 9,774.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,731.97x = 239,184,250.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,184,250.15/17,731.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,488.87

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