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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,732.86, 24,471.51 and 9,775.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,732.86, 24,471.51 and 9,775.39 is: 13,490.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,732.86 : 24,471.51 = 9,775.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,732.86/24,471.51 = 9,775.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,732.86x = 24,471.51 × 9,775.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,732.86x = 239,218,554.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,218,554.14/17,732.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,490.13

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