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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,801.67, 24,566.46 and 9,844.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,801.67, 24,566.46 and 9,844.43 is: 13,585.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,801.67 : 24,566.46 = 9,844.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,801.67/24,566.46 = 9,844.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,801.67x = 24,566.46 × 9,844.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,801.67x = 241,842,623.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,842,623.76/17,801.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,585.39

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