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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,811.78, 24,580.98 and 9,853.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,811.78, 24,580.98 and 9,853.88 is: 13,598.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,811.78 : 24,580.98 = 9,853.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,811.78/24,580.98 = 9,853.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,811.78x = 24,580.98 × 9,853.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,811.78x = 242,217,904.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,217,904.30/17,811.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,598.75

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