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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,804.38, 24,569.06 and 9,846.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,804.38, 24,569.06 and 9,846.08 is: 13,587.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,804.38 : 24,569.06 = 9,846.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,804.38/24,569.06 = 9,846.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,804.38x = 24,569.06 × 9,846.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,804.38x = 241,908,930.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,908,930.28/17,804.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,587.05

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