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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.77, 24,444.80 and 9,755.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.77, 24,444.80 and 9,755.82 is: 13,462.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.77 : 24,444.80 = 9,755.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.77/24,444.80 = 9,755.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.77x = 24,444.80 × 9,755.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.77x = 238,479,019.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,479,019.96/17,713.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,462.92

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