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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,717.01, 24,449.34 and 9,759.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,717.01, 24,449.34 and 9,759.06 is: 13,467.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,717.01 : 24,449.34 = 9,759.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,717.01/24,449.34 = 9,759.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,717.01x = 24,449.34 × 9,759.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,717.01x = 238,602,576.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,602,576.02/17,717.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,467.43

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