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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.89, 24,437.94 and 9,750.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.89, 24,437.94 and 9,750.94 is: 13,456.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.89 : 24,437.94 = 9,750.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.89/24,437.94 = 9,750.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.89x = 24,437.94 × 9,750.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.89x = 238,292,886.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,292,886.66/17,708.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,456.12

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