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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,712.66, 24,443.46 and 9,754.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,712.66, 24,443.46 and 9,754.86 is: 13,461.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,712.66 : 24,443.46 = 9,754.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,712.66/24,443.46 = 9,754.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,712.66x = 24,443.46 × 9,754.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,712.66x = 238,442,530.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,442,530.22/17,712.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,461.70

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