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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,712.64, 24,443.44 and 9,754.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,712.64, 24,443.44 and 9,754.84 is: 13,461.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,712.64 : 24,443.44 = 9,754.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,712.64/24,443.44 = 9,754.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,712.64x = 24,443.44 × 9,754.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,712.64x = 238,441,846.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,441,846.25/17,712.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,461.68

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