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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,717.93, 24,452.12 and 9,761.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,717.93, 24,452.12 and 9,761.58 is: 13,471.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,717.93 : 24,452.12 = 9,761.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,717.93/24,452.12 = 9,761.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,717.93x = 24,452.12 × 9,761.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,717.93x = 238,691,276.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,691,276.74/17,717.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,471.74

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