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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,821.56, 24,593.40 and 9,863.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,821.56, 24,593.40 and 9,863.32 is: 13,611.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,821.56 : 24,593.40 = 9,863.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,821.56/24,593.40 = 9,863.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,821.56x = 24,593.40 × 9,863.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,821.56x = 242,572,574.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,572,574.09/17,821.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,611.19

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