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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,714.59, 24,446.08 and 9,757.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,714.59, 24,446.08 and 9,757.55 is: 13,465.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714.59 : 24,446.08 = 9,757.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714.59/24,446.08 = 9,757.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714.59x = 24,446.08 × 9,757.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714.59x = 238,533,847.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,533,847.90/17,714.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,465.39

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