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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,808.63, 24,575.16 and 9,850.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,808.63, 24,575.16 and 9,850.35 is: 13,593.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,808.63 : 24,575.16 = 9,850.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,808.63/24,575.16 = 9,850.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,808.63x = 24,575.16 × 9,850.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,808.63x = 242,073,927.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,073,927.31/17,808.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,593.07

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