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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.80, 24,445.35 and 9,755.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.80, 24,445.35 and 9,755.46 is: 13,462.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.80 : 24,445.35 = 9,755.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.80/24,445.35 = 9,755.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.80x = 24,445.35 × 9,755.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.80x = 238,475,634.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,475,634.11/17,713.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,462.70

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