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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,827.61, 24,602.04 and 9,869.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,827.61, 24,602.04 and 9,869.36 is: 13,619.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,827.61 : 24,602.04 = 9,869.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,827.61/24,602.04 = 9,869.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,827.61x = 24,602.04 × 9,869.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,827.61x = 242,806,389.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,806,389.49/17,827.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,619.68

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