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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.46, 24,441.69 and 9,753.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.46, 24,441.69 and 9,753.51 is: 13,459.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.46 : 24,441.69 = 9,753.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.46/24,441.69 = 9,753.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.46x = 24,441.69 × 9,753.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.46x = 238,392,267.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,392,267.83/17,711.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.78

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