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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,771.77, 24,524.13 and 9,814.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,771.77, 24,524.13 and 9,814.69 is: 13,543.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,771.77 : 24,524.13 = 9,814.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,771.77/24,524.13 = 9,814.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,771.77x = 24,524.13 × 9,814.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,771.77x = 240,696,733.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,696,733.47/17,771.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,543.77

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