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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,813.10, 24,581.97 and 9,855.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,813.10, 24,581.97 and 9,855.16 is: 13,600.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,813.10 : 24,581.97 = 9,855.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,813.10/24,581.97 = 9,855.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,813.10x = 24,581.97 × 9,855.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,813.10x = 242,259,186.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,259,186.01/17,813.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,600.06

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