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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,847.54, 24,628.25 and 9,889.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,847.54, 24,628.25 and 9,889.59 is: 13,646.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,847.54 : 24,628.25 = 9,889.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,847.54/24,628.25 = 9,889.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,847.54x = 24,628.25 × 9,889.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,847.54x = 243,563,294.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,563,294.92/17,847.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,646.88

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