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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.73, 24,446.05 and 9,755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.73, 24,446.05 and 9,755.96 is: 13,463.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.73 : 24,446.05 = 9,755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.73/24,446.05 = 9,755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.73x = 24,446.05 × 9,755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.73x = 238,494,539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,494,539.34/17,713.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,463.82

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