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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,712.26, 24,442.62 and 9,755.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,712.26, 24,442.62 and 9,755.22 is: 13,462.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,712.26 : 24,442.62 = 9,755.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,712.26/24,442.62 = 9,755.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,712.26x = 24,442.62 × 9,755.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,712.26x = 238,443,135.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,443,135.48/17,712.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,462.04

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