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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,704.21, 24,432.51 and 9,747.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,704.21, 24,432.51 and 9,747.17 is: 13,451.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,704.21 : 24,432.51 = 9,747.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,704.21/24,432.51 = 9,747.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,704.21x = 24,432.51 × 9,747.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,704.21x = 238,147,828.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,147,828.50/17,704.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,451.48

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