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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,951.66, 24,773.72 and 9,994.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,951.66, 24,773.72 and 9,994.42 is: 13,792.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,951.66 : 24,773.72 = 9,994.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,951.66/24,773.72 = 9,994.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,951.66x = 24,773.72 × 9,994.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,951.66x = 247,598,962.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,598,962.64/17,951.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.54

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