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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,808.66, 24,575.35 and 9,742.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,808.66, 24,575.35 and 9,742.28 is: 13,444.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,808.66 : 24,575.35 = 9,742.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,808.66/24,575.35 = 9,742.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,808.66x = 24,575.35 × 9,742.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,808.66x = 239,419,811.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,419,811.83/17,808.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,444.01

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