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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,812.70, 24,579.96 and 9,854.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,812.70, 24,579.96 and 9,854.90 is: 13,598.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,812.70 : 24,579.96 = 9,854.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,812.70/24,579.96 = 9,854.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,812.70x = 24,579.96 × 9,854.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,812.70x = 242,233,047.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,233,047.80/17,812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,598.90

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