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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.84, 24,439.38 and 9,753.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.84, 24,439.38 and 9,753.52 is: 13,458.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.84 : 24,439.38 = 9,753.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.84/24,439.38 = 9,753.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.84x = 24,439.38 × 9,753.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.84x = 238,369,981.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,369,981.62/17,710.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,458.99

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