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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.37, 24,772.49 and 9,992.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.37, 24,772.49 and 9,992.42 is: 13,790.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.37 : 24,772.49 = 9,992.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.37/24,772.49 = 9,992.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.37x = 24,772.49 × 9,992.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.37x = 247,536,950.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,536,950.70/17,950.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,790.08

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