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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.10, 24,773.55 and 9,994.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.10, 24,773.55 and 9,994.48 is: 13,792.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.10 : 24,773.55 = 9,994.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.10/24,773.55 = 9,994.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.10x = 24,773.55 × 9,994.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.10x = 247,598,750.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,598,750.00/17,952.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.19

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