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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,707.11, 24,435.22 and 9,749.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,707.11, 24,435.22 and 9,749.31 is: 13,453.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,707.11 : 24,435.22 = 9,749.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,707.11/24,435.22 = 9,749.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,707.11x = 24,435.22 × 9,749.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,707.11x = 238,226,574.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,226,574.42/17,707.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,453.73

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