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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,734.87, 24,473.17 and 9,775.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,734.87, 24,473.17 and 9,775.54 is: 13,489.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,734.87 : 24,473.17 = 9,775.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,734.87/24,473.17 = 9,775.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,734.87x = 24,473.17 × 9,775.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,734.87x = 239,238,403.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,238,403.38/17,734.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,489.72

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