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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,812.49, 24,581.27 and 9,855.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,812.49, 24,581.27 and 9,855.26 is: 13,600.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,812.49 : 24,581.27 = 9,855.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,812.49/24,581.27 = 9,855.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,812.49x = 24,581.27 × 9,855.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,812.49x = 242,254,634.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,254,634.80/17,812.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,600.27

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