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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,719.93, 24,454.61 and 9,762.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,719.93, 24,454.61 and 9,762.15 is: 13,472.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,719.93 : 24,454.61 = 9,762.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,719.93/24,454.61 = 9,762.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,719.93x = 24,454.61 × 9,762.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,719.93x = 238,729,650.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,729,650.51/17,719.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,472.38

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