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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,714.09, 24,444.90 and 9,756.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,714.09, 24,444.90 and 9,756.33 is: 13,463.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714.09 : 24,444.90 = 9,756.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714.09/24,444.90 = 9,756.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714.09x = 24,444.90 × 9,756.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714.09x = 238,492,511.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,492,511.22/17,714.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,463.44

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