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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,706.98, 24,435.84 and 9,749.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,706.98, 24,435.84 and 9,749.94 is: 13,455.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,706.98 : 24,435.84 = 9,749.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,706.98/24,435.84 = 9,749.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,706.98x = 24,435.84 × 9,749.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,706.98x = 238,247,973.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,247,973.85/17,706.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,455.03

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