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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,709.76, 24,439.48 and 9,751.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,709.76, 24,439.48 and 9,751.80 is: 13,457.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,709.76 : 24,439.48 = 9,751.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,709.76/24,439.48 = 9,751.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,709.76x = 24,439.48 × 9,751.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,709.76x = 238,328,921.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,328,921.06/17,709.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,457.49

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