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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.98, 24,443.03 and 9,754.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.98, 24,443.03 and 9,754.76 is: 13,461.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.98 : 24,443.03 = 9,754.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.98/24,443.03 = 9,754.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.98x = 24,443.03 × 9,754.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.98x = 238,435,891.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,435,891.32/17,711.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,461.84

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