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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,785.70, 24,545.98 and 9,828.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,785.70, 24,545.98 and 9,828.46 is: 13,564.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,785.70 : 24,545.98 = 9,828.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,785.70/24,545.98 = 9,828.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,785.70x = 24,545.98 × 9,828.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,785.70x = 241,249,182.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,249,182.59/17,785.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,564.22

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