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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,819.67, 24,591.84 and 9,861.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,819.67, 24,591.84 and 9,861.75 is: 13,609.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,819.67 : 24,591.84 = 9,861.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,819.67/24,591.84 = 9,861.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,819.67x = 24,591.84 × 9,861.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,819.67x = 242,518,578.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,518,578.12/17,819.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,609.60

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