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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.42, 24,441.78 and 9,753.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.42, 24,441.78 and 9,753.65 is: 13,460.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.42 : 24,441.78 = 9,753.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.42/24,441.78 = 9,753.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.42x = 24,441.78 × 9,753.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.42x = 238,396,445.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,396,445.29/17,711.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,460.05

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