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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,814.67, 24,584.11 and 9,856.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,814.67, 24,584.11 and 9,856.71 is: 13,602.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,814.67 : 24,584.11 = 9,856.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,814.67/24,584.11 = 9,856.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,814.67x = 24,584.11 × 9,856.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,814.67x = 242,318,442.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,318,442.88/17,814.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,602.19

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