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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,811.99, 24,580.58 and 9,854.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,811.99, 24,580.58 and 9,854.75 is: 13,599.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,811.99 : 24,580.58 = 9,854.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,811.99/24,580.58 = 9,854.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,811.99x = 24,580.58 × 9,854.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,811.99x = 242,235,482.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,235,482.93/17,811.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,599.57

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