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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,718.06, 24,451.21 and 9,760.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,718.06, 24,451.21 and 9,760.29 is: 13,469.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,718.06 : 24,451.21 = 9,760.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,718.06/24,451.21 = 9,760.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,718.06x = 24,451.21 × 9,760.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,718.06x = 238,650,778.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,650,778.19/17,718.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,469.36

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