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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.06, 24,772.95 and 9,994.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.06, 24,772.95 and 9,994.98 is: 13,792.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.06 : 24,772.95 = 9,994.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.06/24,772.95 = 9,994.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.06x = 24,772.95 × 9,994.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.06x = 247,605,139.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,605,139.79/17,952.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.58

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