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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,806.05, 24,572.57 and 9,848.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,806.05, 24,572.57 and 9,848.07 is: 13,590.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,806.05 : 24,572.57 = 9,848.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,806.05/24,572.57 = 9,848.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,806.05x = 24,572.57 × 9,848.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,806.05x = 241,992,340.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,992,340.20/17,806.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,590.46

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