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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,719.02, 24,451.94 and 9,761.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,719.02, 24,451.94 and 9,761.98 is: 13,471.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,719.02 : 24,451.94 = 9,761.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,719.02/24,451.94 = 9,761.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,719.02x = 24,451.94 × 9,761.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,719.02x = 238,699,349.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,699,349.24/17,719.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,471.36

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