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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,709.57, 24,439.02 and 9,751.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,709.57, 24,439.02 and 9,751.63 is: 13,457.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,709.57 : 24,439.02 = 9,751.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,709.57/24,439.02 = 9,751.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,709.57x = 24,439.02 × 9,751.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,709.57x = 238,320,280.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,320,280.60/17,709.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,457.15

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