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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,808.81, 24,574.62 and 9,849.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,808.81, 24,574.62 and 9,849.05 is: 13,590.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,808.81 : 24,574.62 = 9,849.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,808.81/24,574.62 = 9,849.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,808.81x = 24,574.62 × 9,849.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,808.81x = 242,036,661.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,036,661.11/17,808.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,590.84

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