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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.62, 24,771.03 and 9,992.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.62, 24,771.03 and 9,992.76 is: 13,789.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.62 : 24,771.03 = 9,992.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.62/24,771.03 = 9,992.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.62x = 24,771.03 × 9,992.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.62x = 247,530,957.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,530,957.74/17,950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,789.55

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