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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,786.59, 24,544.27 and 9,828.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,786.59, 24,544.27 and 9,828.74 is: 13,562.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,786.59 : 24,544.27 = 9,828.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,786.59/24,544.27 = 9,828.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,786.59x = 24,544.27 × 9,828.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,786.59x = 241,239,248.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,239,248.32/17,786.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,562.98

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