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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.89, 24,444.87 and 9,756.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.89, 24,444.87 and 9,756.86 is: 13,464.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.89 : 24,444.87 = 9,756.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.89/24,444.87 = 9,756.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.89x = 24,444.87 × 9,756.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.89x = 238,505,052.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,505,052.08/17,713.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,464.30

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