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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,806.07, 24,571.38 and 9,738.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,806.07, 24,571.38 and 9,738.12 is: 13,438.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,806.07 : 24,571.38 = 9,738.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,806.07/24,571.38 = 9,738.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,806.07x = 24,571.38 × 9,738.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,806.07x = 239,279,047.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,279,047.01/17,806.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,438.06

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