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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.32, 24,441.79 and 9,753.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.32, 24,441.79 and 9,753.73 is: 13,460.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.32 : 24,441.79 = 9,753.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.32/24,441.79 = 9,753.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.32x = 24,441.79 × 9,753.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.32x = 238,398,620.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,398,620.38/17,711.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,460.24

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