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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,805.29, 24,572.70 and 9,848.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,805.29, 24,572.70 and 9,848.26 is: 13,591.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,805.29 : 24,572.70 = 9,848.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,805.29/24,572.70 = 9,848.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,805.29x = 24,572.70 × 9,848.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,805.29x = 241,998,277.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,998,277.07/17,805.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.37

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