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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,806.59, 24,571.35 and 9,847.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,806.59, 24,571.35 and 9,847.71 is: 13,588.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,806.59 : 24,571.35 = 9,847.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,806.59/24,571.35 = 9,847.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,806.59x = 24,571.35 × 9,847.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,806.59x = 241,971,529.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,971,529.11/17,806.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.88

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