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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,801.64, 24,566.12 and 9,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,801.64, 24,566.12 and 9,844 is: 13,584.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,801.64 : 24,566.12 = 9,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,801.64/24,566.12 = 9,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,801.64x = 24,566.12 × 9,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,801.64x = 241,828,885.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,828,885.28/17,801.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,584.64

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