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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,805.59, 24,571.59 and 9,847.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,805.59, 24,571.59 and 9,847.52 is: 13,589.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,805.59 : 24,571.59 = 9,847.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,805.59/24,571.59 = 9,847.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,805.59x = 24,571.59 × 9,847.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,805.59x = 241,969,223.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,969,223.96/17,805.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,589.51

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