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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.92, 24,446.31 and 9,756.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.92, 24,446.31 and 9,756.14 is: 13,464.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.92 : 24,446.31 = 9,756.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.92/24,446.31 = 9,756.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.92x = 24,446.31 × 9,756.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.92x = 238,501,628.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,501,628.87/17,713.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,464.08

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