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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,812.53, 24,581.19 and 9,854.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,812.53, 24,581.19 and 9,854.59 is: 13,599.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,812.53 : 24,581.19 = 9,854.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,812.53/24,581.19 = 9,854.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,812.53x = 24,581.19 × 9,854.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,812.53x = 242,237,524.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,237,524.66/17,812.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,599.27

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