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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,821.01, 24,593.12 and 9,863.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,821.01, 24,593.12 and 9,863.07 is: 13,611.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,821.01 : 24,593.12 = 9,863.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,821.01/24,593.12 = 9,863.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,821.01x = 24,593.12 × 9,863.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,821.01x = 242,563,559.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,563,559.53/17,821.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,611.10

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