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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,718.99, 24,451.30 and 9,761.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,718.99, 24,451.30 and 9,761.04 is: 13,469.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,718.99 : 24,451.30 = 9,761.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,718.99/24,451.30 = 9,761.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,718.99x = 24,451.30 × 9,761.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,718.99x = 238,670,092.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,670,092.95/17,718.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,469.73

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