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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,714.67, 24,447.35 and 9,756.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,714.67, 24,447.35 and 9,756.89 is: 13,465.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714.67 : 24,447.35 = 9,756.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714.67/24,447.35 = 9,756.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714.67x = 24,447.35 × 9,756.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714.67x = 238,530,061.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,530,061.99/17,714.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,465.12

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