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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,806.68, 24,573.36 and 9,849.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,806.68, 24,573.36 and 9,849.44 is: 13,592.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,806.68 : 24,573.36 = 9,849.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,806.68/24,573.36 = 9,849.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,806.68x = 24,573.36 × 9,849.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,806.68x = 242,033,712.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,033,712.05/17,806.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,592.30

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