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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.45, 24,441.89 and 9,753.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.45, 24,441.89 and 9,753.67 is: 13,460.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.45 : 24,441.89 = 9,753.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.45/24,441.89 = 9,753.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.45x = 24,441.89 × 9,753.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.45x = 238,398,129.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,398,129.24/17,711.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,460.11

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