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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.50, 24,441.87 and 9,753.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.50, 24,441.87 and 9,753.72 is: 13,460.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.50 : 24,441.87 = 9,753.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.50/24,441.87 = 9,753.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.50x = 24,441.87 × 9,753.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.50x = 238,399,156.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,399,156.26/17,711.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,460.13

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