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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.32, 24,770.58 and 9,992.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.32, 24,770.58 and 9,992.46 is: 13,789.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.32 : 24,770.58 = 9,992.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.32/24,770.58 = 9,992.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.32x = 24,770.58 × 9,992.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.32x = 247,519,029.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,519,029.83/17,950.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,789.12

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