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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.37, 24,703.21 and 9,944.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.37, 24,703.21 and 9,944.11 is: 13,722.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.37 : 24,703.21 = 9,944.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.37/24,703.21 = 9,944.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.37x = 24,703.21 × 9,944.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.37x = 245,651,437.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,651,437.59/17,901.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,722.49

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