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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,774.06, 24,529.73 and 9,817.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,774.06, 24,529.73 and 9,817.82 is: 13,549.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,774.06 : 24,529.73 = 9,817.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,774.06/24,529.73 = 9,817.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,774.06x = 24,529.73 × 9,817.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,774.06x = 240,828,538.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,828,538.94/17,774.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,549.44

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