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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,714.80, 24,446.73 and 9,756.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,714.80, 24,446.73 and 9,756.46 is: 13,464.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714.80 : 24,446.73 = 9,756.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714.80/24,446.73 = 9,756.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714.80x = 24,446.73 × 9,756.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714.80x = 238,513,543.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,513,543.38/17,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,464.08

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