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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,858.93, 24,643.98 and 9,791.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,858.93, 24,643.98 and 9,791.30 is: 13,511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858.93 : 24,643.98 = 9,791.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858.93/24,643.98 = 9,791.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858.93x = 24,643.98 × 9,791.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858.93x = 241,296,524.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,296,524.36/17,858.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,511.25

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