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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,719.03, 24,452.25 and 9,761.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,719.03, 24,452.25 and 9,761.25 is: 13,470.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,719.03 : 24,452.25 = 9,761.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,719.03/24,452.25 = 9,761.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,719.03x = 24,452.25 × 9,761.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,719.03x = 238,684,525.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,684,525.31/17,719.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,470.52

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