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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,810.63, 24,577.92 and 9,852.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,810.63, 24,577.92 and 9,852.35 is: 13,595.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,810.63 : 24,577.92 = 9,852.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,810.63/24,577.92 = 9,852.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,810.63x = 24,577.92 × 9,852.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,810.63x = 242,150,147.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,150,147.22/17,810.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,595.83

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