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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.53, 24,442.44 and 9,645.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.53, 24,442.44 and 9,645.72 is: 13,311.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.53 : 24,442.44 = 9,645.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.53/24,442.44 = 9,645.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.53x = 24,442.44 × 9,645.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.53x = 235,764,932.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,764,932.36/17,711.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,311.38

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