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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713, 24,443.94 and 9,755.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713, 24,443.94 and 9,755.20 is: 13,462.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713 : 24,443.94 = 9,755.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713/24,443.94 = 9,755.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713x = 24,443.94 × 9,755.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713x = 238,455,523.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,455,523.49/17,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,462.18

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