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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.76, 24,444.69 and 9,756.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.76, 24,444.69 and 9,756.72 is: 13,464.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.76 : 24,444.69 = 9,756.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.76/24,444.69 = 9,756.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.76x = 24,444.69 × 9,756.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.76x = 238,499,995.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,499,995.82/17,713.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,464.11

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