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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,802.95, 24,565.92 and 9,844.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,802.95, 24,565.92 and 9,844.08 is: 13,583.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,802.95 : 24,565.92 = 9,844.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,802.95/24,565.92 = 9,844.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,802.95x = 24,565.92 × 9,844.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,802.95x = 241,828,881.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,828,881.75/17,802.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,583.64

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