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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.79, 24,444.96 and 9,755.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.79, 24,444.96 and 9,755.99 is: 13,463.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.79 : 24,444.96 = 9,755.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.79/24,444.96 = 9,755.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.79x = 24,444.96 × 9,755.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.79x = 238,484,937.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,484,937.99/17,713.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,463.24

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