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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,804, 24,569.12 and 9,846.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,804, 24,569.12 and 9,846.30 is: 13,587.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,804 : 24,569.12 = 9,846.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,804/24,569.12 = 9,846.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,804x = 24,569.12 × 9,846.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,804x = 241,914,926.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,914,926.26/17,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,587.67

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