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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,733.05, 24,471.77 and 9,775.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,733.05, 24,471.77 and 9,775.56 is: 13,490.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,733.05 : 24,471.77 = 9,775.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,733.05/24,471.77 = 9,775.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,733.05x = 24,471.77 × 9,775.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,733.05x = 239,225,255.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,225,255.94/17,733.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,490.36

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