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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.35, 24,442.35 and 9,753.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.35, 24,442.35 and 9,753.46 is: 13,460.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.35 : 24,442.35 = 9,753.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.35/24,442.35 = 9,753.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.35x = 24,442.35 × 9,753.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.35x = 238,397,483.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,397,483.03/17,711.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,460.15

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