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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,707.02, 24,435.48 and 9,749.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,707.02, 24,435.48 and 9,749.07 is: 13,453.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,707.02 : 24,435.48 = 9,749.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,707.02/24,435.48 = 9,749.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,707.02x = 24,435.48 × 9,749.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,707.02x = 238,223,205.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,223,205.00/17,707.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,453.60

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