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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,902.47, 24,705.41 and 9,945.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,902.47, 24,705.41 and 9,945.43 is: 13,724.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,902.47 : 24,705.41 = 9,945.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,902.47/24,705.41 = 9,945.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,902.47x = 24,705.41 × 9,945.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,902.47x = 245,705,925.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,705,925.78/17,902.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,724.69

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