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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.28, 24,832.90 and 9,818.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.28, 24,832.90 and 9,818.58 is: 13,549.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.28 : 24,832.90 = 9,818.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.28/24,832.90 = 9,818.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.28x = 24,832.90 × 9,818.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.28x = 243,823,815.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,823,815.28/17,995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,549.32

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