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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,812.98, 24,581.52 and 9,855.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,812.98, 24,581.52 and 9,855.54 is: 13,600.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,812.98 : 24,581.52 = 9,855.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,812.98/24,581.52 = 9,855.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,812.98x = 24,581.52 × 9,855.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,812.98x = 242,264,153.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,264,153.62/17,812.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,600.43

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