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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,716.73, 24,448.79 and 9,759.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,716.73, 24,448.79 and 9,759.70 is: 13,468.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,716.73 : 24,448.79 = 9,759.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,716.73/24,448.79 = 9,759.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,716.73x = 24,448.79 × 9,759.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,716.73x = 238,612,684.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,612,684.72/17,716.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,468.21

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