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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,732.89, 24,470.22 and 9,775.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,732.89, 24,470.22 and 9,775.15 is: 13,489.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,732.89 : 24,470.22 = 9,775.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,732.89/24,470.22 = 9,775.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,732.89x = 24,470.22 × 9,775.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,732.89x = 239,199,948.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,199,948.68/17,732.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,489.06

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