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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,733.87, 24,471.79 and 9,774.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,733.87, 24,471.79 and 9,774.54 is: 13,488.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,733.87 : 24,471.79 = 9,774.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,733.87/24,471.79 = 9,774.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,733.87x = 24,471.79 × 9,774.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,733.87x = 239,200,465.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,200,465.79/17,733.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,488.34

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