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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,705.68, 24,432.91 and 9,746.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,705.68, 24,432.91 and 9,746.35 is: 13,449.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,705.68 : 24,432.91 = 9,746.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,705.68/24,432.91 = 9,746.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,705.68x = 24,432.91 × 9,746.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,705.68x = 238,131,606.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,131,606.93/17,705.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,449.45

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