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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,732.67, 24,470.61 and 9,774.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,732.67, 24,470.61 and 9,774.92 is: 13,489.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,732.67 : 24,470.61 = 9,774.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,732.67/24,470.61 = 9,774.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,732.67x = 24,470.61 × 9,774.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,732.67x = 239,198,255.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,198,255.10/17,732.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,489.13

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