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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,697.54, 24,423.70 and 9,741.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,697.54, 24,423.70 and 9,741.54 is: 13,443.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,697.54 : 24,423.70 = 9,741.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,697.54/24,423.70 = 9,741.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,697.54x = 24,423.70 × 9,741.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,697.54x = 237,924,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,924,450.50/17,697.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,443.93

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