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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.59, 24,772.50 and 9,993.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.59, 24,772.50 and 9,993.69 is: 13,791.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.59 : 24,772.50 = 9,993.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.59/24,772.50 = 9,993.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.59x = 24,772.50 × 9,993.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.59x = 247,568,685.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,568,685.53/17,950.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,791.67

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