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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,706.62, 24,435.62 and 9,749.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,706.62, 24,435.62 and 9,749.33 is: 13,454.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,706.62 : 24,435.62 = 9,749.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,706.62/24,435.62 = 9,749.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,706.62x = 24,435.62 × 9,749.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,706.62x = 238,230,752.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,230,752.21/17,706.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,454.34

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