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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.31, 24,439.75 and 9,752.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.31, 24,439.75 and 9,752.58 is: 13,458.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.31 : 24,439.75 = 9,752.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.31/24,439.75 = 9,752.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.31x = 24,439.75 × 9,752.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.31x = 238,350,617.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,350,617.06/17,710.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,458.30

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