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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.94, 24,440.72 and 9,753.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.94, 24,440.72 and 9,753.23 is: 13,459.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.94 : 24,440.72 = 9,753.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.94/24,440.72 = 9,753.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.94x = 24,440.72 × 9,753.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.94x = 238,375,926.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,375,926.81/17,710.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.25

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