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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,732.05, 24,470.39 and 9,774.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,732.05, 24,470.39 and 9,774.56 is: 13,488.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,732.05 : 24,470.39 = 9,774.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,732.05/24,470.39 = 9,774.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,732.05x = 24,470.39 × 9,774.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,732.05x = 239,187,124.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,187,124.05/17,732.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,488.97

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