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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.73, 24,442.49 and 9,753.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.73, 24,442.49 and 9,753.89 is: 13,460.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.73 : 24,442.49 = 9,753.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.73/24,442.49 = 9,753.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.73x = 24,442.49 × 9,753.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.73x = 238,409,260.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,409,260.96/17,711.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,460.53

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