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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,807.09, 24,573.66 and 9,849.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,807.09, 24,573.66 and 9,849.02 is: 13,591.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,807.09 : 24,573.66 = 9,849.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,807.09/24,573.66 = 9,849.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,807.09x = 24,573.66 × 9,849.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,807.09x = 242,026,468.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,026,468.81/17,807.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.58

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