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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,734.76, 24,473.66 and 9,777.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,734.76, 24,473.66 and 9,777.72 is: 13,493.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,734.76 : 24,473.66 = 9,777.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,734.76/24,473.66 = 9,777.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,734.76x = 24,473.66 × 9,777.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,734.76x = 239,296,594.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,296,594.86/17,734.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,493.08

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