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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.98, 24,773.17 and 9,993.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.98, 24,773.17 and 9,993.71 is: 13,791.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.98 : 24,773.17 = 9,993.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.98/24,773.17 = 9,993.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.98x = 24,773.17 × 9,993.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.98x = 247,575,876.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,575,876.76/17,950.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,791.77

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