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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,720.87, 24,453.89 and 9,762.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,720.87, 24,453.89 and 9,762.92 is: 13,472.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,720.87 : 24,453.89 = 9,762.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,720.87/24,453.89 = 9,762.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,720.87x = 24,453.89 × 9,762.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,720.87x = 238,741,200.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,741,200.67/17,720.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,472.32

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