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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,712.51, 24,443.08 and 9,754.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,712.51, 24,443.08 and 9,754.57 is: 13,461.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,712.51 : 24,443.08 = 9,754.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,712.51/24,443.08 = 9,754.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,712.51x = 24,443.08 × 9,754.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,712.51x = 238,431,612.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,431,612.66/17,712.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,461.20

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