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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,806.02, 24,571.89 and 9,848.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,806.02, 24,571.89 and 9,848.08 is: 13,590.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,806.02 : 24,571.89 = 9,848.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,806.02/24,571.89 = 9,848.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,806.02x = 24,571.89 × 9,848.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,806.02x = 241,985,938.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,985,938.47/17,806.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,590.12

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