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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,734.97, 24,475.37 and 9,777.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,734.97, 24,475.37 and 9,777.18 is: 13,493.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,734.97 : 24,475.37 = 9,777.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,734.97/24,475.37 = 9,777.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,734.97x = 24,475.37 × 9,777.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,734.97x = 239,300,140.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,300,140.95/17,734.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,493.12

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