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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.83, 24,441.12 and 9,753.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.83, 24,441.12 and 9,753.30 is: 13,459.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.83 : 24,441.12 = 9,753.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.83/24,441.12 = 9,753.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.83x = 24,441.12 × 9,753.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.83x = 238,381,575.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,381,575.70/17,710.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.65

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