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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,717.59, 24,450.43 and 9,759.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,717.59, 24,450.43 and 9,759.94 is: 13,468.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,717.59 : 24,450.43 = 9,759.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,717.59/24,450.43 = 9,759.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,717.59x = 24,450.43 × 9,759.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,717.59x = 238,634,827.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,634,827.53/17,717.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,468.81

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