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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,947.96, 24,768.18 and 9,990.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,947.96, 24,768.18 and 9,990.01 is: 13,786.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,947.96 : 24,768.18 = 9,990.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,947.96/24,768.18 = 9,990.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,947.96x = 24,768.18 × 9,990.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,947.96x = 247,434,315.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,434,315.93/17,947.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,786.21

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