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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,709.11, 24,437.98 and 9,751.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,709.11, 24,437.98 and 9,751.31 is: 13,456.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,709.11 : 24,437.98 = 9,751.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,709.11/24,437.98 = 9,751.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,709.11x = 24,437.98 × 9,751.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,709.11x = 238,302,318.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,302,318.75/17,709.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,456.48

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