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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.99, 24,442.70 and 9,754.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.99, 24,442.70 and 9,754.23 is: 13,460.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.99 : 24,442.70 = 9,754.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.99/24,442.70 = 9,754.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.99x = 24,442.70 × 9,754.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.99x = 238,419,717.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,419,717.62/17,711.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,460.92

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