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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.06, 24,703.56 and 9,943.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.06, 24,703.56 and 9,943.32 is: 13,721.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.06 : 24,703.56 = 9,943.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.06/24,703.56 = 9,943.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.06x = 24,703.56 × 9,943.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.06x = 245,635,402.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,635,402.22/17,901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,721.84

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