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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,733.94, 24,472.44 and 9,775.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,733.94, 24,472.44 and 9,775.96 is: 13,490.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,733.94 : 24,472.44 = 9,775.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,733.94/24,472.44 = 9,775.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,733.94x = 24,472.44 × 9,775.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,733.94x = 239,241,594.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,241,594.54/17,733.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,490.61

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