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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.63, 24,437.90 and 9,750.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.63, 24,437.90 and 9,750.83 is: 13,456.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.63 : 24,437.90 = 9,750.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.63/24,437.90 = 9,750.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.63x = 24,437.90 × 9,750.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.63x = 238,289,848.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,289,848.11/17,708.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,456.15

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