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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,777.87, 24,532.89 and 9,711.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,777.87, 24,532.89 and 9,711.39 is: 13,401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,777.87 : 24,532.89 = 9,711.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,777.87/24,532.89 = 9,711.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,777.87x = 24,532.89 × 9,711.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,777.87x = 238,248,486.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,248,486.90/17,777.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.41

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