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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,709.60, 24,438.87 and 9,751.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,709.60, 24,438.87 and 9,751.62 is: 13,457.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,709.60 : 24,438.87 = 9,751.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,709.60/24,438.87 = 9,751.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,709.60x = 24,438.87 × 9,751.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,709.60x = 238,318,573.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,318,573.47/17,709.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,457.03

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