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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,706.07, 24,434.19 and 9,748.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,706.07, 24,434.19 and 9,748.14 is: 13,452.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,706.07 : 24,434.19 = 9,748.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,706.07/24,434.19 = 9,748.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,706.07x = 24,434.19 × 9,748.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,706.07x = 238,187,782.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,187,782.74/17,706.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,452.32

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