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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,771.27, 24,524.19 and 9,813.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,771.27, 24,524.19 and 9,813.32 is: 13,542.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,771.27 : 24,524.19 = 9,813.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,771.27/24,524.19 = 9,813.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,771.27x = 24,524.19 × 9,813.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,771.27x = 240,663,601.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,663,601.59/17,771.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,542.29

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