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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,774.74, 24,529.18 and 9,817.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,774.74, 24,529.18 and 9,817.00 is: 13,547.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,774.74 : 24,529.18 = 9,817.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,774.74/24,529.18 = 9,817.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,774.74x = 24,529.18 × 9,817.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,774.74x = 240,802,892.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,802,892.60/17,774.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,547.48

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