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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,811.79, 24,580.36 and 9,854.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,811.79, 24,580.36 and 9,854.29 is: 13,598.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,811.79 : 24,580.36 = 9,854.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,811.79/24,580.36 = 9,854.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,811.79x = 24,580.36 × 9,854.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,811.79x = 242,221,995.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,221,995.74/17,811.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,598.97

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