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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.58, 24,436.98 and 9,750.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.58, 24,436.98 and 9,750.60 is: 13,455.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.58 : 24,436.98 = 9,750.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.58/24,436.98 = 9,750.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.58x = 24,436.98 × 9,750.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.58x = 238,275,217.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,275,217.19/17,708.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,455.35

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