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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,706.42, 24,433.92 and 9,747.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,706.42, 24,433.92 and 9,747.12 is: 13,450.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,706.42 : 24,433.92 = 9,747.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,706.42/24,433.92 = 9,747.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,706.42x = 24,433.92 × 9,747.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,706.42x = 238,160,350.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,160,350.31/17,706.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,450.51

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