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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,806.05, 24,573.00 and 9,848.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,806.05, 24,573.00 and 9,848.33 is: 13,591.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,806.05 : 24,573.00 = 9,848.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,806.05/24,573.00 = 9,848.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,806.05x = 24,573.00 × 9,848.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,806.05x = 242,003,074.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,003,074.43/17,806.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.06

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