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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.51, 24,444.46 and 9,755.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.51, 24,444.46 and 9,755.57 is: 13,462.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.51 : 24,444.46 = 9,755.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.51/24,444.46 = 9,755.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.51x = 24,444.46 × 9,755.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.51x = 238,469,640.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,469,640.64/17,713.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,462.59

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