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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,709.91, 24,439.71 and 9,752.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,709.91, 24,439.71 and 9,752.15 is: 13,457.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,709.91 : 24,439.71 = 9,752.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,709.91/24,439.71 = 9,752.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,709.91x = 24,439.71 × 9,752.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,709.91x = 238,339,623.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,339,623.22/17,709.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,457.98

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