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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.01, 24,703.62 and 9,943.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.01, 24,703.62 and 9,943.98 is: 13,722.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.01 : 24,703.62 = 9,943.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.01/24,703.62 = 9,943.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.01x = 24,703.62 × 9,943.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.01x = 245,652,303.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,652,303.21/17,901.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,722.82

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