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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.51, 24,441.70 and 9,753.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.51, 24,441.70 and 9,753.56 is: 13,459.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.51 : 24,441.70 = 9,753.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.51/24,441.70 = 9,753.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.51x = 24,441.70 × 9,753.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.51x = 238,393,688.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,393,688.29/17,711.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.82

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