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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.23, 24,703.69 and 9,944.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.23, 24,703.69 and 9,944.20 is: 13,722.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.23 : 24,703.69 = 9,944.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.23/24,703.69 = 9,944.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.23x = 24,703.69 × 9,944.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.23x = 245,658,260.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,658,260.86/17,901.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,722.98

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