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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,732.76, 24,470.90 and 9,775.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,732.76, 24,470.90 and 9,775.72 is: 13,490.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,732.76 : 24,470.90 = 9,775.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,732.76/24,470.90 = 9,775.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,732.76x = 24,470.90 × 9,775.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,732.76x = 239,220,666.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,220,666.55/17,732.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,490.32

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