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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.80, 24,442.44 and 9,754.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.80, 24,442.44 and 9,754.30 is: 13,461.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.80 : 24,442.44 = 9,754.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.80/24,442.44 = 9,754.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.80x = 24,442.44 × 9,754.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.80x = 238,418,892.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,418,892.49/17,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,461.02

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