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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,969.91, 24,798.64 and 9,903.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,969.91, 24,798.64 and 9,903.86 is: 13,667.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,969.91 : 24,798.64 = 9,903.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,969.91/24,798.64 = 9,903.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,969.91x = 24,798.64 × 9,903.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,969.91x = 245,602,193.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,602,193.63/17,969.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,667.42

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