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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,805.79, 24,572.41 and 9,848.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,805.79, 24,572.41 and 9,848.17 is: 13,590.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,805.79 : 24,572.41 = 9,848.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,805.79/24,572.41 = 9,848.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,805.79x = 24,572.41 × 9,848.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,805.79x = 241,993,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,993,332.48/17,805.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,590.71

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