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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,737.14, 24,477.42 and 9,779.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,737.14, 24,477.42 and 9,779.65 is: 13,496.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,737.14 : 24,477.42 = 9,779.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,737.14/24,477.42 = 9,779.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,737.14x = 24,477.42 × 9,779.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,737.14x = 239,380,600.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,380,600.50/17,737.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,496.01

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