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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.82, 24,443.87 and 9,755.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.82, 24,443.87 and 9,755.60 is: 13,463.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.82 : 24,443.87 = 9,755.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.82/24,443.87 = 9,755.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.82x = 24,443.87 × 9,755.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.82x = 238,464,447.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,464,447.17/17,711.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,463.58

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