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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.14, 24,444.21 and 9,755.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.14, 24,444.21 and 9,755.43 is: 13,462.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.14 : 24,444.21 = 9,755.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.14/24,444.21 = 9,755.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.14x = 24,444.21 × 9,755.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.14x = 238,463,779.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,463,779.56/17,713.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,462.54

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