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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.88, 24,442.12 and 9,754.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.88, 24,442.12 and 9,754.10 is: 13,460.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.88 : 24,442.12 = 9,754.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.88/24,442.12 = 9,754.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.88x = 24,442.12 × 9,754.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.88x = 238,410,882.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,410,882.69/17,711.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,460.51

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