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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,738.58, 24,477.27 and 9,779.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,738.58, 24,477.27 and 9,779.25 is: 13,494.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,738.58 : 24,477.27 = 9,779.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,738.58/24,477.27 = 9,779.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,738.58x = 24,477.27 × 9,779.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,738.58x = 239,369,342.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,369,342.65/17,738.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,494.28

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