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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,737.56, 24,476.76 and 9,779.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,737.56, 24,476.76 and 9,779.88 is: 13,495.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,737.56 : 24,476.76 = 9,779.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,737.56/24,476.76 = 9,779.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,737.56x = 24,476.76 × 9,779.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,737.56x = 239,379,775.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,379,775.59/17,737.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,495.64

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