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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.28, 24,770.71 and 9,992.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.28, 24,770.71 and 9,992.33 is: 13,789.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.28 : 24,770.71 = 9,992.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.28/24,770.71 = 9,992.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.28x = 24,770.71 × 9,992.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.28x = 247,517,090.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,517,090.18/17,950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,789.04

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