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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,732.92, 24,471.52 and 9,774.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,732.92, 24,471.52 and 9,774.98 is: 13,489.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,732.92 : 24,471.52 = 9,774.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,732.92/24,471.52 = 9,774.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,732.92x = 24,471.52 × 9,774.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,732.92x = 239,208,618.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,208,618.57/17,732.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,489.52

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