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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,811.09, 24,578.08 and 9,853.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,811.09, 24,578.08 and 9,853.60 is: 13,597.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,811.09 : 24,578.08 = 9,853.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,811.09/24,578.08 = 9,853.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,811.09x = 24,578.08 × 9,853.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,811.09x = 242,182,584.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,182,584.52/17,811.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,597.29

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