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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,902.41, 24,704.62 and 9,945.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,902.41, 24,704.62 and 9,945.15 is: 13,723.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,902.41 : 24,704.62 = 9,945.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,902.41/24,704.62 = 9,945.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,902.41x = 24,704.62 × 9,945.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,902.41x = 245,691,151.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,691,151.59/17,902.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,723.91

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