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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,807.91, 24,573.26 and 9,849.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,807.91, 24,573.26 and 9,849.96 is: 13,592.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,807.91 : 24,573.26 = 9,849.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,807.91/24,573.26 = 9,849.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,807.91x = 24,573.26 × 9,849.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,807.91x = 242,045,652.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,045,652.69/17,807.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,592.03

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