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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,733.06, 24,469.92 and 9,773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,733.06, 24,469.92 and 9,773.28 is: 13,486.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,733.06 : 24,469.92 = 9,773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,733.06/24,469.92 = 9,773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,733.06x = 24,469.92 × 9,773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,733.06x = 239,151,379.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,151,379.74/17,733.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,486.19

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