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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,802.38, 24,566.30 and 9,844.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,802.38, 24,566.30 and 9,844.08 is: 13,584.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,802.38 : 24,566.30 = 9,844.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,802.38/24,566.30 = 9,844.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,802.38x = 24,566.30 × 9,844.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,802.38x = 241,832,622.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,832,622.50/17,802.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,584.29

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