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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,805.51, 24,572.03 and 9,847.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,805.51, 24,572.03 and 9,847.89 is: 13,590.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,805.51 : 24,572.03 = 9,847.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,805.51/24,572.03 = 9,847.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,805.51x = 24,572.03 × 9,847.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,805.51x = 241,982,599.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,982,599.28/17,805.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,590.32

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