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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,808.94, 24,577.02 and 9,851

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,808.94, 24,577.02 and 9,851 is: 13,594.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,808.94 : 24,577.02 = 9,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,808.94/24,577.02 = 9,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,808.94x = 24,577.02 × 9,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,808.94x = 242,108,224.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,108,224.02/17,808.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,594.76

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