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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,732.48, 24,468.96 and 9,774.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,732.48, 24,468.96 and 9,774.24 is: 13,487.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,732.48 : 24,468.96 = 9,774.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,732.48/24,468.96 = 9,774.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,732.48x = 24,468.96 × 9,774.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,732.48x = 239,165,487.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,165,487.59/17,732.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,487.42

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