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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,706.80, 24,434.46 and 9,747.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,706.80, 24,434.46 and 9,747.49 is: 13,451.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,706.80 : 24,434.46 = 9,747.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,706.80/24,434.46 = 9,747.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,706.80x = 24,434.46 × 9,747.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,706.80x = 238,174,639.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,174,639.23/17,706.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,451.02

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