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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,734.79, 24,474.18 and 9,777.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,734.79, 24,474.18 and 9,777.30 is: 13,492.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,734.79 : 24,474.18 = 9,777.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,734.79/24,474.18 = 9,777.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,734.79x = 24,474.18 × 9,777.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,734.79x = 239,291,351.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,291,351.23/17,734.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,492.77

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