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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,719.56, 24,452.08 and 9,761.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,719.56, 24,452.08 and 9,761.60 is: 13,470.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,719.56 : 24,452.08 = 9,761.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,719.56/24,452.08 = 9,761.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,719.56x = 24,452.08 × 9,761.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,719.56x = 238,691,460.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,691,460.85/17,719.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,470.51

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