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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,949.29, 24,769.99 and 9,991.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,949.29, 24,769.99 and 9,991.33 is: 13,788.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,949.29 : 24,769.99 = 9,991.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,949.29/24,769.99 = 9,991.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,949.29x = 24,769.99 × 9,991.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,949.29x = 247,485,144.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,485,144.19/17,949.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,788.02

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