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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.02, 24,443.99 and 9,755.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.02, 24,443.99 and 9,755.26 is: 13,462.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.02 : 24,443.99 = 9,755.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.02/24,443.99 = 9,755.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.02x = 24,443.99 × 9,755.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.02x = 238,457,477.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,457,477.89/17,713.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,462.27

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