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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,701.52, 24,428.16 and 9,744.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,701.52, 24,428.16 and 9,744.26 is: 13,447.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,701.52 : 24,428.16 = 9,744.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,701.52/24,428.16 = 9,744.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,701.52x = 24,428.16 × 9,744.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,701.52x = 238,034,342.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,034,342.36/17,701.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,447.11

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