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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,703.99, 24,430.50 and 9,744.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,703.99, 24,430.50 and 9,744.93 is: 13,447.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,703.99 : 24,430.50 = 9,744.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,703.99/24,430.50 = 9,744.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,703.99x = 24,430.50 × 9,744.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,703.99x = 238,073,512.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,073,512.37/17,703.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,447.45

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