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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,704.89, 24,432.93 and 9,747.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,704.89, 24,432.93 and 9,747.60 is: 13,451.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,704.89 : 24,432.93 = 9,747.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,704.89/24,432.93 = 9,747.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,704.89x = 24,432.93 × 9,747.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,704.89x = 238,162,428.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,162,428.47/17,704.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,451.79

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