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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,808.31, 24,573.93 and 9,848.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,808.31, 24,573.93 and 9,848.55 is: 13,590.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,808.31 : 24,573.93 = 9,848.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,808.31/24,573.93 = 9,848.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,808.31x = 24,573.93 × 9,848.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,808.31x = 242,017,578.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,017,578.30/17,808.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,590.15

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