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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.87, 24,598.28 and 9,867.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.87, 24,598.28 and 9,867.93 is: 13,616.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.87 : 24,598.28 = 9,867.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.87/24,598.28 = 9,867.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.87x = 24,598.28 × 9,867.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.87x = 242,734,037.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,734,037.59/17,825.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,616.95

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