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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,720.91, 24,454.92 and 9,763.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,720.91, 24,454.92 and 9,763.12 is: 13,473.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,720.91 : 24,454.92 = 9,763.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,720.91/24,454.92 = 9,763.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,720.91x = 24,454.92 × 9,763.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,720.91x = 238,756,318.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,756,318.55/17,720.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,473.14

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