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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,732.45, 24,470.10 and 9,774.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,732.45, 24,470.10 and 9,774.68 is: 13,488.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,732.45 : 24,470.10 = 9,774.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,732.45/24,470.10 = 9,774.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,732.45x = 24,470.10 × 9,774.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,732.45x = 239,187,274.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,187,274.72/17,732.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,488.67

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