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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.44, 24,441.41 and 9,753.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.44, 24,441.41 and 9,753.73 is: 13,459.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.44 : 24,441.41 = 9,753.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.44/24,441.41 = 9,753.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.44x = 24,441.41 × 9,753.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.44x = 238,394,877.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,394,877.24/17,711.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.94

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