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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,831.22, 24,607.22 and 9,873.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,831.22, 24,607.22 and 9,873.58 is: 13,625.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,831.22 : 24,607.22 = 9,873.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,831.22/24,607.22 = 9,873.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,831.22x = 24,607.22 × 9,873.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,831.22x = 242,961,355.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,961,355.25/17,831.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,625.62

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