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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,806.02, 24,572.74 and 9,848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,806.02, 24,572.74 and 9,848.40 is: 13,591.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,806.02 : 24,572.74 = 9,848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,806.02/24,572.74 = 9,848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,806.02x = 24,572.74 × 9,848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,806.02x = 242,002,172.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,002,172.62/17,806.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.03

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