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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,813.88, 24,581.97 and 9,855.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,813.88, 24,581.97 and 9,855.54 is: 13,599.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,813.88 : 24,581.97 = 9,855.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,813.88/24,581.97 = 9,855.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,813.88x = 24,581.97 × 9,855.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,813.88x = 242,268,588.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,268,588.61/17,813.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,599.99

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