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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,805, 24,569.94 and 9,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,805, 24,569.94 and 9,846.80 is: 13,588.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,805 : 24,569.94 = 9,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,805/24,569.94 = 9,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,805x = 24,569.94 × 9,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,805x = 241,935,285.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,935,285.19/17,805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.05

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