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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,715.69, 24,447.65 and 9,757.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,715.69, 24,447.65 and 9,757.92 is: 13,465.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,715.69 : 24,447.65 = 9,757.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,715.69/24,447.65 = 9,757.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,715.69x = 24,447.65 × 9,757.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,715.69x = 238,558,166.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,558,166.29/17,715.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,465.92

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