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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.93, 24,771.09 and 9,992.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.93, 24,771.09 and 9,992.95 is: 13,789.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.93 : 24,771.09 = 9,992.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.93/24,771.09 = 9,992.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.93x = 24,771.09 × 9,992.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.93x = 247,536,263.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,536,263.82/17,950.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,789.61

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