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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,709.38, 24,438.94 and 9,751.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,709.38, 24,438.94 and 9,751.58 is: 13,457.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,709.38 : 24,438.94 = 9,751.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,709.38/24,438.94 = 9,751.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,709.38x = 24,438.94 × 9,751.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,709.38x = 238,318,278.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,318,278.53/17,709.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,457.18

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