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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,795.84, 24,556.38 and 9,836.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,795.84, 24,556.38 and 9,836.78 is: 13,573.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,795.84 : 24,556.38 = 9,836.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,795.84/24,556.38 = 9,836.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,795.84x = 24,556.38 × 9,836.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,795.84x = 241,555,707.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,555,707.66/17,795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,573.72

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