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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,813.64, 24,582.58 and 9,855.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,813.64, 24,582.58 and 9,855.88 is: 13,600.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,813.64 : 24,582.58 = 9,855.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,813.64/24,582.58 = 9,855.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,813.64x = 24,582.58 × 9,855.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,813.64x = 242,282,958.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,282,958.57/17,813.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,600.98

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