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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,903.98, 24,707.49 and 9,946.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,903.98, 24,707.49 and 9,946.93 is: 13,726.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,903.98 : 24,707.49 = 9,946.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,903.98/24,707.49 = 9,946.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,903.98x = 24,707.49 × 9,946.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,903.98x = 245,763,673.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,763,673.51/17,903.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,726.76

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