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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,733.72, 24,472.26 and 9,775.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,733.72, 24,472.26 and 9,775.77 is: 13,490.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,733.72 : 24,472.26 = 9,775.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,733.72/24,472.26 = 9,775.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,733.72x = 24,472.26 × 9,775.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,733.72x = 239,235,185.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,235,185.14/17,733.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,490.41

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