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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,771.28, 24,523.68 and 9,813.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,771.28, 24,523.68 and 9,813.36 is: 13,542.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,771.28 : 24,523.68 = 9,813.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,771.28/24,523.68 = 9,813.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,771.28x = 24,523.68 × 9,813.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,771.28x = 240,659,700.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,659,700.36/17,771.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,542.06

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