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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.91, 24,440.99 and 9,753.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.91, 24,440.99 and 9,753.13 is: 13,459.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.91 : 24,440.99 = 9,753.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.91/24,440.99 = 9,753.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.91x = 24,440.99 × 9,753.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.91x = 238,376,152.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,376,152.80/17,710.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.28

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