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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,707.60, 24,436.60 and 9,749.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,707.60, 24,436.60 and 9,749.44 is: 13,454.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,707.60 : 24,436.60 = 9,749.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,707.60/24,436.60 = 9,749.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,707.60x = 24,436.60 × 9,749.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,707.60x = 238,243,165.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,243,165.50/17,707.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,454.29

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