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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,811.41, 24,579.64 and 9,853.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,811.41, 24,579.64 and 9,853.47 is: 13,597.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,811.41 : 24,579.64 = 9,853.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,811.41/24,579.64 = 9,853.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,811.41x = 24,579.64 × 9,853.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,811.41x = 242,194,665.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,194,665.49/17,811.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,597.72

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