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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,718.93, 24,451.92 and 9,761.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,718.93, 24,451.92 and 9,761.00 is: 13,470.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,718.93 : 24,451.92 = 9,761.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,718.93/24,451.92 = 9,761.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,718.93x = 24,451.92 × 9,761.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,718.93x = 238,675,068.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,675,068.86/17,718.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,470.06

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