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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.84, 24,771.49 and 9,992.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.84, 24,771.49 and 9,992.90 is: 13,789.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.84 : 24,771.49 = 9,992.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.84/24,771.49 = 9,992.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.84x = 24,771.49 × 9,992.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.84x = 247,539,059.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,539,059.37/17,950.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,789.83

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