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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.74, 24,599.36 and 9,867.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.74, 24,599.36 and 9,867.76 is: 13,617.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.74 : 24,599.36 = 9,867.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.74/24,599.36 = 9,867.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.74x = 24,599.36 × 9,867.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.74x = 242,740,543.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,740,543.80/17,825.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,617.42

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