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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.05, 24,445.11 and 9,755.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.05, 24,445.11 and 9,755.27 is: 13,462.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.05 : 24,445.11 = 9,755.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.05/24,445.11 = 9,755.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.05x = 24,445.11 × 9,755.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.05x = 238,468,709.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,468,709.29/17,713.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,462.88

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