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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,808.78, 24,575.68 and 9,850.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,808.78, 24,575.68 and 9,850.82 is: 13,593.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,808.78 : 24,575.68 = 9,850.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,808.78/24,575.68 = 9,850.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,808.78x = 24,575.68 × 9,850.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,808.78x = 242,090,600.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,090,600.06/17,808.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,593.89

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