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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,714.51, 24,447.13 and 9,756.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,714.51, 24,447.13 and 9,756.73 is: 13,464.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714.51 : 24,447.13 = 9,756.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714.51/24,447.13 = 9,756.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714.51x = 24,447.13 × 9,756.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714.51x = 238,524,046.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,524,046.68/17,714.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,464.90

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