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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,719.27, 24,451.70 and 9,761.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,719.27, 24,451.70 and 9,761.33 is: 13,470.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,719.27 : 24,451.70 = 9,761.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,719.27/24,451.70 = 9,761.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,719.27x = 24,451.70 × 9,761.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,719.27x = 238,681,125.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,681,125.08/17,719.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,470.15

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