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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,903.97, 24,707.03 and 9,946.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,903.97, 24,707.03 and 9,946.89 is: 13,726.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,903.97 : 24,707.03 = 9,946.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,903.97/24,707.03 = 9,946.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,903.97x = 24,707.03 × 9,946.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,903.97x = 245,758,059.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,758,059.90/17,903.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,726.46

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