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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,777.49, 24,533.03 and 9,711.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,777.49, 24,533.03 and 9,711.26 is: 13,401.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,777.49 : 24,533.03 = 9,711.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,777.49/24,533.03 = 9,711.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,777.49x = 24,533.03 × 9,711.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,777.49x = 238,246,553.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,246,553.70/17,777.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.58

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