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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,718.78, 24,451.94 and 9,761.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,718.78, 24,451.94 and 9,761.01 is: 13,470.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,718.78 : 24,451.94 = 9,761.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,718.78/24,451.94 = 9,761.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,718.78x = 24,451.94 × 9,761.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,718.78x = 238,675,582.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,675,582.05/17,718.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,470.20

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