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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,717.94, 24,449.76 and 9,760.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,717.94, 24,449.76 and 9,760.14 is: 13,468.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,717.94 : 24,449.76 = 9,760.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,717.94/24,449.76 = 9,760.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,717.94x = 24,449.76 × 9,760.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,717.94x = 238,633,080.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,633,080.57/17,717.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,468.44

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