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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,718.94, 24,451.14 and 9,761.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,718.94, 24,451.14 and 9,761.14 is: 13,469.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,718.94 : 24,451.14 = 9,761.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,718.94/24,451.14 = 9,761.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,718.94x = 24,451.14 × 9,761.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,718.94x = 238,671,000.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,671,000.70/17,718.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,469.82

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