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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,712.81, 24,442.76 and 9,754.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,712.81, 24,442.76 and 9,754.85 is: 13,461.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,712.81 : 24,442.76 = 9,754.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,712.81/24,442.76 = 9,754.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,712.81x = 24,442.76 × 9,754.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,712.81x = 238,435,542.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,435,542.88/17,712.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,461.19

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