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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,795.95, 24,557.64 and 9,729.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,795.95, 24,557.64 and 9,729.45 is: 13,426.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,795.95 : 24,557.64 = 9,729.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,795.95/24,557.64 = 9,729.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,795.95x = 24,557.64 × 9,729.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,795.95x = 238,932,330.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,932,330.50/17,795.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,426.22

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