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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,706.39, 24,434.93 and 9,748.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,706.39, 24,434.93 and 9,748.75 is: 13,453.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,706.39 : 24,434.93 = 9,748.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,706.39/24,434.93 = 9,748.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,706.39x = 24,434.93 × 9,748.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,706.39x = 238,209,901.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,209,901.66/17,706.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,453.33

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