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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,732.59, 24,471.27 and 9,774.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,732.59, 24,471.27 and 9,774.70 is: 13,489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,732.59 : 24,471.27 = 9,774.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,732.59/24,471.27 = 9,774.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,732.59x = 24,471.27 × 9,774.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,732.59x = 239,199,261.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,199,261.69/17,732.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,489.25

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