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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.25, 24,703.03 and 9,943.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.25, 24,703.03 and 9,943.98 is: 13,722.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.25 : 24,703.03 = 9,943.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.25/24,703.03 = 9,943.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.25x = 24,703.03 × 9,943.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.25x = 245,646,436.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,646,436.26/17,901.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,722.31

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