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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.13, 24,441.36 and 9,753.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.13, 24,441.36 and 9,753.33 is: 13,459.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.13 : 24,441.36 = 9,753.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.13/24,441.36 = 9,753.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.13x = 24,441.36 × 9,753.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.13x = 238,384,649.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,384,649.73/17,711.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.60

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