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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.48, 24,704.03 and 9,944.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.48, 24,704.03 and 9,944.45 is: 13,723.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.48 : 24,704.03 = 9,944.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.48/24,704.03 = 9,944.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.48x = 24,704.03 × 9,944.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.48x = 245,667,867.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,667,867.61/17,901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,723.33

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