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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.18, 24,704.40 and 9,944.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.18, 24,704.40 and 9,944.14 is: 13,723.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.18 : 24,704.40 = 9,944.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.18/24,704.40 = 9,944.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.18x = 24,704.40 × 9,944.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.18x = 245,664,012.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,664,012.22/17,901.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,723.34

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