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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,804.62, 24,570.12 and 9,846.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,804.62, 24,570.12 and 9,846.67 is: 13,588.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,804.62 : 24,570.12 = 9,846.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,804.62/24,570.12 = 9,846.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,804.62x = 24,570.12 × 9,846.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,804.62x = 241,933,863.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,933,863.50/17,804.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.26

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