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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.72, 24,445.56 and 9,756.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.72, 24,445.56 and 9,756.55 is: 13,464.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.72 : 24,445.56 = 9,756.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.72/24,445.56 = 9,756.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.72x = 24,445.56 × 9,756.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.72x = 238,504,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,504,328.42/17,713.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,464.38

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