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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,769.81, 24,522.44 and 9,812.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,769.81, 24,522.44 and 9,812.06 is: 13,540.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,769.81 : 24,522.44 = 9,812.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,769.81/24,522.44 = 9,812.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,769.81x = 24,522.44 × 9,812.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,769.81x = 240,615,480.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,615,480.95/17,769.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,540.69

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