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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,947.88, 24,767.84 and 9,990.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,947.88, 24,767.84 and 9,990.12 is: 13,786.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,947.88 : 24,767.84 = 9,990.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,947.88/24,767.84 = 9,990.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,947.88x = 24,767.84 × 9,990.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,947.88x = 247,433,693.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,433,693.74/17,947.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,786.24

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