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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.84, 24,705.36 and 9,943.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.84, 24,705.36 and 9,943.80 is: 13,722.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.84 : 24,705.36 = 9,943.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.84/24,705.36 = 9,943.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.84x = 24,705.36 × 9,943.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.84x = 245,665,158.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,665,158.77/17,901.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,722.90

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