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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.88, 24,440.43 and 9,752.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.88, 24,440.43 and 9,752.90 is: 13,458.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.88 : 24,440.43 = 9,752.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.88/24,440.43 = 9,752.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.88x = 24,440.43 × 9,752.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.88x = 238,364,947.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,364,947.54/17,710.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,458.68

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