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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,714.03, 24,445.19 and 9,756.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,714.03, 24,445.19 and 9,756.08 is: 13,463.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714.03 : 24,445.19 = 9,756.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714.03/24,445.19 = 9,756.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714.03x = 24,445.19 × 9,756.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714.03x = 238,489,223.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,489,223.09/17,714.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,463.30

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