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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,734.94, 24,474.40 and 9,777.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,734.94, 24,474.40 and 9,777.45 is: 13,492.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,734.94 : 24,474.40 = 9,777.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,734.94/24,474.40 = 9,777.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,734.94x = 24,474.40 × 9,777.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,734.94x = 239,297,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,297,142.72/17,734.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,492.98

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