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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,709.66, 24,439.33 and 9,751.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,709.66, 24,439.33 and 9,751.86 is: 13,457.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,709.66 : 24,439.33 = 9,751.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,709.66/24,439.33 = 9,751.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,709.66x = 24,439.33 × 9,751.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,709.66x = 238,328,927.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,328,927.81/17,709.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,457.57

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