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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.71, 24,444.86 and 9,756.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.71, 24,444.86 and 9,756.36 is: 13,463.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.71 : 24,444.86 = 9,756.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.71/24,444.86 = 9,756.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.71x = 24,444.86 × 9,756.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.71x = 238,492,805.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,492,805.53/17,713.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,463.74

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