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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,806.26, 24,573.68 and 9,848.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,806.26, 24,573.68 and 9,848.32 is: 13,591.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,806.26 : 24,573.68 = 9,848.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,806.26/24,573.68 = 9,848.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,806.26x = 24,573.68 × 9,848.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,806.26x = 242,009,390.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,009,390.47/17,806.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.25

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