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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,807.55, 24,573.65 and 9,741.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,807.55, 24,573.65 and 9,741.02 is: 13,442.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,807.55 : 24,573.65 = 9,741.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,807.55/24,573.65 = 9,741.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,807.55x = 24,573.65 × 9,741.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,807.55x = 239,372,244.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,372,244.55/17,807.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,442.18

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