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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.37, 24,441.57 and 9,753.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.37, 24,441.57 and 9,753.54 is: 13,459.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.37 : 24,441.57 = 9,753.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.37/24,441.57 = 9,753.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.37x = 24,441.57 × 9,753.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.37x = 238,391,830.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,391,830.66/17,711.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.82

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