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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,700.93, 24,427.67 and 9,743.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,700.93, 24,427.67 and 9,743.49 is: 13,446.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,700.93 : 24,427.67 = 9,743.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,700.93/24,427.67 = 9,743.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,700.93x = 24,427.67 × 9,743.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,700.93x = 238,010,709.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,010,709.65/17,700.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,446.23

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