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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,706.95, 24,436.08 and 9,749.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,706.95, 24,436.08 and 9,749.92 is: 13,455.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,706.95 : 24,436.08 = 9,749.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,706.95/24,436.08 = 9,749.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,706.95x = 24,436.08 × 9,749.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,706.95x = 238,249,809.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,249,809.84/17,706.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,455.15

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