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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,734.82, 24,474.21 and 9,777.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,734.82, 24,474.21 and 9,777.33 is: 13,492.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,734.82 : 24,474.21 = 9,777.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,734.82/24,474.21 = 9,777.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,734.82x = 24,474.21 × 9,777.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,734.82x = 239,292,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,292,427.66/17,734.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,492.81

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