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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.91, 24,441.09 and 9,753.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.91, 24,441.09 and 9,753.15 is: 13,459.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.91 : 24,441.09 = 9,753.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.91/24,441.09 = 9,753.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.91x = 24,441.09 × 9,753.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.91x = 238,377,616.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,377,616.93/17,710.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.37

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