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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,717.45, 24,449.69 and 9,759.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,717.45, 24,449.69 and 9,759.74 is: 13,468.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,717.45 : 24,449.69 = 9,759.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,717.45/24,449.69 = 9,759.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,717.45x = 24,449.69 × 9,759.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,717.45x = 238,622,446.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,622,446.43/17,717.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,468.22

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