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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.64, 24,771.24 and 9,993.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.64, 24,771.24 and 9,993.20 is: 13,790.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.64 : 24,771.24 = 9,993.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.64/24,771.24 = 9,993.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.64x = 24,771.24 × 9,993.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.64x = 247,543,955.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,543,955.57/17,950.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,790.26

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