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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.74, 24,772.01 and 9,994.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.74, 24,772.01 and 9,994.85 is: 13,792.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.74 : 24,772.01 = 9,994.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.74/24,772.01 = 9,994.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.74x = 24,772.01 × 9,994.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.74x = 247,592,425.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,592,425.28/17,950.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.88

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