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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.57, 24,440.40 and 9,752.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.57, 24,440.40 and 9,752.63 is: 13,458.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.57 : 24,440.40 = 9,752.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.57/24,440.40 = 9,752.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.57x = 24,440.40 × 9,752.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.57x = 238,358,178.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,358,178.25/17,710.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,458.53

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