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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,737.03, 24,477.27 and 9,779.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,737.03, 24,477.27 and 9,779.54 is: 13,495.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,737.03 : 24,477.27 = 9,779.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,737.03/24,477.27 = 9,779.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,737.03x = 24,477.27 × 9,779.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,737.03x = 239,376,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,376,441.06/17,737.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,495.86

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