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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.59, 24,440.90 and 9,753.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.59, 24,440.90 and 9,753.02 is: 13,459.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.59 : 24,440.90 = 9,753.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.59/24,440.90 = 9,753.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.59x = 24,440.90 × 9,753.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.59x = 238,372,586.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,372,586.52/17,710.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.32

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