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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,779.49, 24,535.71 and 9,713.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,779.49, 24,535.71 and 9,713.26 is: 13,404.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,779.49 : 24,535.71 = 9,713.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,779.49/24,535.71 = 9,713.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,779.49x = 24,535.71 × 9,713.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,779.49x = 238,321,730.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,321,730.51/17,779.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,404.31

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