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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.63, 24,442.05 and 9,753.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.63, 24,442.05 and 9,753.83 is: 13,460.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.63 : 24,442.05 = 9,753.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.63/24,442.05 = 9,753.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.63x = 24,442.05 × 9,753.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.63x = 238,403,600.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,403,600.55/17,711.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,460.29

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