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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,811.63, 24,579.30 and 9,853.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,811.63, 24,579.30 and 9,853.35 is: 13,597.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,811.63 : 24,579.30 = 9,853.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,811.63/24,579.30 = 9,853.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,811.63x = 24,579.30 × 9,853.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,811.63x = 242,188,445.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,188,445.66/17,811.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,597.21

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