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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,895.22, 24,695.31 and 9,829.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,895.22, 24,695.31 and 9,829.03 is: 13,564.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,895.22 : 24,695.31 = 9,829.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,895.22/24,695.31 = 9,829.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,895.22x = 24,695.31 × 9,829.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,895.22x = 242,730,942.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,730,942.85/17,895.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,564.01

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