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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.12, 24,770.97 and 9,994.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.12, 24,770.97 and 9,994.14 is: 13,790.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.12 : 24,770.97 = 9,994.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.12/24,770.97 = 9,994.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.12x = 24,770.97 × 9,994.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.12x = 247,564,542.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,564,542.12/17,952.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,790.27

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