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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.49, 24,440.89 and 9,752.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.49, 24,440.89 and 9,752.21 is: 13,457.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.49 : 24,440.89 = 9,752.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.49/24,440.89 = 9,752.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.49x = 24,440.89 × 9,752.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.49x = 238,352,691.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,352,691.87/17,711.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,457.52

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