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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,720.96, 24,454.93 and 9,763.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,720.96, 24,454.93 and 9,763.36 is: 13,473.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,720.96 : 24,454.93 = 9,763.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,720.96/24,454.93 = 9,763.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,720.96x = 24,454.93 × 9,763.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,720.96x = 238,762,307.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,762,307.50/17,720.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,473.44

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