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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.59, 24,442.50 and 9,755.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.59, 24,442.50 and 9,755.64 is: 13,461.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.59 : 24,442.50 = 9,755.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.59/24,442.50 = 9,755.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.59x = 24,442.50 × 9,755.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.59x = 238,452,230.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,452,230.70/17,713.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,461.54

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