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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,712.73, 24,443.87 and 9,754.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,712.73, 24,443.87 and 9,754.89 is: 13,461.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,712.73 : 24,443.87 = 9,754.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,712.73/24,443.87 = 9,754.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,712.73x = 24,443.87 × 9,754.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,712.73x = 238,447,263.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,447,263.02/17,712.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,461.91

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