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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,707.62, 24,436.56 and 9,750.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,707.62, 24,436.56 and 9,750.42 is: 13,455.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,707.62 : 24,436.56 = 9,750.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,707.62/24,436.56 = 9,750.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,707.62x = 24,436.56 × 9,750.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,707.62x = 238,266,723.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,266,723.36/17,707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,455.60

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