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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.39, 24,437.66 and 9,750.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.39, 24,437.66 and 9,750.61 is: 13,455.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.39 : 24,437.66 = 9,750.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.39/24,437.66 = 9,750.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.39x = 24,437.66 × 9,750.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.39x = 238,281,982.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,281,982.13/17,708.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,455.88

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