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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.47, 24,443.61 and 9,755.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.47, 24,443.61 and 9,755.07 is: 13,461.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.47 : 24,443.61 = 9,755.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.47/24,443.61 = 9,755.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.47x = 24,443.61 × 9,755.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.47x = 238,449,126.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,449,126.60/17,713.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,461.46

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