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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,706.99, 24,434.70 and 9,747.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,706.99, 24,434.70 and 9,747.69 is: 13,451.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,706.99 : 24,434.70 = 9,747.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,706.99/24,434.70 = 9,747.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,706.99x = 24,434.70 × 9,747.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,706.99x = 238,181,880.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,181,880.84/17,706.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,451.29

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