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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.13, 24,443.62 and 9,755.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.13, 24,443.62 and 9,755.39 is: 13,462.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.13 : 24,443.62 = 9,755.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.13/24,443.62 = 9,755.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.13x = 24,443.62 × 9,755.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.13x = 238,457,082.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,457,082.83/17,713.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,462.17

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