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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,737.43, 24,477.68 and 9,779.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,737.43, 24,477.68 and 9,779.47 is: 13,495.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,737.43 : 24,477.68 = 9,779.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,737.43/24,477.68 = 9,779.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,737.43x = 24,477.68 × 9,779.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,737.43x = 239,378,700.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,378,700.48/17,737.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,495.68

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