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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,734.16, 24,473.31 and 9,776.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,734.16, 24,473.31 and 9,776.67 is: 13,491.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,734.16 : 24,473.31 = 9,776.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,734.16/24,473.31 = 9,776.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,734.16x = 24,473.31 × 9,776.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,734.16x = 239,267,475.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,267,475.68/17,734.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,491.90

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