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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,795.72, 24,555.96 and 9,836.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,795.72, 24,555.96 and 9,836.87 is: 13,573.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,795.72 : 24,555.96 = 9,836.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,795.72/24,555.96 = 9,836.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,795.72x = 24,555.96 × 9,836.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,795.72x = 241,553,663.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,553,663.47/17,795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,573.69

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