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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,733.27, 24,471.86 and 9,775.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,733.27, 24,471.86 and 9,775.47 is: 13,490.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,733.27 : 24,471.86 = 9,775.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,733.27/24,471.86 = 9,775.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,733.27x = 24,471.86 × 9,775.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,733.27x = 239,223,884.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,223,884.40/17,733.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,490.12

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