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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.49, 24,444.28 and 9,755.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.49, 24,444.28 and 9,755.54 is: 13,462.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.49 : 24,444.28 = 9,755.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.49/24,444.28 = 9,755.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.49x = 24,444.28 × 9,755.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.49x = 238,467,132.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,467,132.95/17,713.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,462.46

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