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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,811.23, 24,579.38 and 9,853.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,811.23, 24,579.38 and 9,853.28 is: 13,597.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,811.23 : 24,579.38 = 9,853.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,811.23/24,579.38 = 9,853.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,811.23x = 24,579.38 × 9,853.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,811.23x = 242,187,507.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,187,507.28/17,811.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,597.46

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