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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.31, 24,436.99 and 9,750.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.31, 24,436.99 and 9,750.58 is: 13,455.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.31 : 24,436.99 = 9,750.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.31/24,436.99 = 9,750.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.31x = 24,436.99 × 9,750.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.31x = 238,274,825.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,274,825.95/17,708.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,455.54

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