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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,951.14, 24,774.02 and 9,994.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,951.14, 24,774.02 and 9,994.11 is: 13,792.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,951.14 : 24,774.02 = 9,994.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,951.14/24,774.02 = 9,994.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,951.14x = 24,774.02 × 9,994.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,951.14x = 247,594,281.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,594,281.02/17,951.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.68

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