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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,812.36, 24,581.70 and 9,855.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,812.36, 24,581.70 and 9,855.34 is: 13,600.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,812.36 : 24,581.70 = 9,855.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,812.36/24,581.70 = 9,855.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,812.36x = 24,581.70 × 9,855.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,812.36x = 242,261,011.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,261,011.28/17,812.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,600.73

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