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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,707.36, 24,435.96 and 9,749.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,707.36, 24,435.96 and 9,749.42 is: 13,454.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,707.36 : 24,435.96 = 9,749.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,707.36/24,435.96 = 9,749.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,707.36x = 24,435.96 × 9,749.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,707.36x = 238,236,437.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,236,437.14/17,707.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,454.09

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