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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,701.58, 24,427.34 and 9,743.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,701.58, 24,427.34 and 9,743.64 is: 13,445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,701.58 : 24,427.34 = 9,743.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,701.58/24,427.34 = 9,743.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,701.58x = 24,427.34 × 9,743.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,701.58x = 238,011,207.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,011,207.12/17,701.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,445.76

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