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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,951.17, 24,773.70 and 9,993.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,951.17, 24,773.70 and 9,993.19 is: 13,791.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,951.17 : 24,773.70 = 9,993.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,951.17/24,773.70 = 9,993.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,951.17x = 24,773.70 × 9,993.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,951.17x = 247,568,291.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,568,291.10/17,951.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,791.21

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