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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.73, 24,704.38 and 9,944.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.73, 24,704.38 and 9,944.70 is: 13,723.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.73 : 24,704.38 = 9,944.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.73/24,704.38 = 9,944.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.73x = 24,704.38 × 9,944.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.73x = 245,677,647.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,677,647.79/17,901.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,723.68

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