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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,903.07, 24,706.85 and 9,946.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,903.07, 24,706.85 and 9,946.04 is: 13,725.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,903.07 : 24,706.85 = 9,946.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,903.07/24,706.85 = 9,946.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,903.07x = 24,706.85 × 9,946.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,903.07x = 245,735,145.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,735,145.11/17,903.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,725.87

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