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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.83, 24,445.26 and 9,756.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.83, 24,445.26 and 9,756.30 is: 13,463.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.83 : 24,445.26 = 9,756.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.83/24,445.26 = 9,756.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.83x = 24,445.26 × 9,756.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.83x = 238,495,290.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,495,290.14/17,713.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,463.79

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