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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,855.46, 24,640.79 and 9,789.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,855.46, 24,640.79 and 9,789.87 is: 13,510.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,855.46 : 24,640.79 = 9,789.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,855.46/24,640.79 = 9,789.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,855.46x = 24,640.79 × 9,789.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,855.46x = 241,230,081.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,230,081.85/17,855.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,510.16

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