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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,801.09, 24,563.62 and 9,842.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,801.09, 24,563.62 and 9,842.03 is: 13,580.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,801.09 : 24,563.62 = 9,842.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,801.09/24,563.62 = 9,842.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,801.09x = 24,563.62 × 9,842.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,801.09x = 241,755,884.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,755,884.95/17,801.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,580.96

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