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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.70, 24,704.03 and 9,943.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.70, 24,704.03 and 9,943.72 is: 13,722.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.70 : 24,704.03 = 9,943.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.70/24,704.03 = 9,943.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.70x = 24,704.03 × 9,943.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.70x = 245,649,957.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,649,957.19/17,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,722.16

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