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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,732.69, 24,469.17 and 9,773.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,732.69, 24,469.17 and 9,773.38 is: 13,486.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,732.69 : 24,469.17 = 9,773.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,732.69/24,469.17 = 9,773.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,732.69x = 24,469.17 × 9,773.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,732.69x = 239,146,374.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,146,374.35/17,732.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,486.19

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