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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,903.16, 24,705.98 and 9,945.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,903.16, 24,705.98 and 9,945.24 is: 13,724.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,903.16 : 24,705.98 = 9,945.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,903.16/24,705.98 = 9,945.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,903.16x = 24,705.98 × 9,945.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,903.16x = 245,706,900.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,706,900.54/17,903.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,724.22

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