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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,716.63, 24,448.68 and 9,758.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,716.63, 24,448.68 and 9,758.86 is: 13,467.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,716.63 : 24,448.68 = 9,758.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,716.63/24,448.68 = 9,758.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,716.63x = 24,448.68 × 9,758.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,716.63x = 238,591,123.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,591,123.06/17,716.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,467.08

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