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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.73, 24,437.70 and 9,751.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.73, 24,437.70 and 9,751.11 is: 13,456.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.73 : 24,437.70 = 9,751.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.73/24,437.70 = 9,751.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.73x = 24,437.70 × 9,751.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.73x = 238,294,700.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,294,700.85/17,708.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,456.34

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