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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,717.16, 24,450.79 and 9,759.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,717.16, 24,450.79 and 9,759.38 is: 13,468.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,717.16 : 24,450.79 = 9,759.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,717.16/24,450.79 = 9,759.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,717.16x = 24,450.79 × 9,759.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,717.16x = 238,624,550.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,624,550.91/17,717.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,468.56

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