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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,712.14, 24,441.90 and 9,754.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,712.14, 24,441.90 and 9,754.70 is: 13,461.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,712.14 : 24,441.90 = 9,754.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,712.14/24,441.90 = 9,754.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,712.14x = 24,441.90 × 9,754.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,712.14x = 238,423,401.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,423,401.93/17,712.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,461.02

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