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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.59, 24,703.70 and 9,943.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.59, 24,703.70 and 9,943.61 is: 13,721.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.59 : 24,703.70 = 9,943.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.59/24,703.70 = 9,943.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.59x = 24,703.70 × 9,943.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.59x = 245,643,785.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,643,785.12/17,901.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,721.90

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