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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,706.36, 24,434.58 and 9,748.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,706.36, 24,434.58 and 9,748.42 is: 13,452.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,706.36 : 24,434.58 = 9,748.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,706.36/24,434.58 = 9,748.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,706.36x = 24,434.58 × 9,748.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,706.36x = 238,198,548.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,198,548.36/17,706.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,452.71

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