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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,705.45, 24,433.43 and 9,747.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,705.45, 24,433.43 and 9,747.51 is: 13,451.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,705.45 : 24,433.43 = 9,747.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,705.45/24,433.43 = 9,747.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,705.45x = 24,433.43 × 9,747.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,705.45x = 238,165,054.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,165,054.52/17,705.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,451.51

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