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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.20, 24,441.51 and 9,753.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.20, 24,441.51 and 9,753.22 is: 13,459.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.20 : 24,441.51 = 9,753.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.20/24,441.51 = 9,753.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.20x = 24,441.51 × 9,753.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.20x = 238,383,424.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,383,424.16/17,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.47

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