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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,714.73, 24,446.64 and 9,756.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,714.73, 24,446.64 and 9,756.90 is: 13,464.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714.73 : 24,446.64 = 9,756.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714.73/24,446.64 = 9,756.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714.73x = 24,446.64 × 9,756.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714.73x = 238,523,421.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,523,421.82/17,714.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,464.69

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