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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,709.75, 24,439.46 and 9,751.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,709.75, 24,439.46 and 9,751.96 is: 13,457.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,709.75 : 24,439.46 = 9,751.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,709.75/24,439.46 = 9,751.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,709.75x = 24,439.46 × 9,751.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,709.75x = 238,332,480.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,332,480.66/17,709.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,457.70

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