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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.63, 24,703.55 and 9,944.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.63, 24,703.55 and 9,944.36 is: 13,722.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.63 : 24,703.55 = 9,944.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.63/24,703.55 = 9,944.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.63x = 24,703.55 × 9,944.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.63x = 245,660,821.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,660,821.24/17,901.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,722.82

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