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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.12, 24,774.30 and 9,994.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.12, 24,774.30 and 9,994.86 is: 13,793.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.12 : 24,774.30 = 9,994.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.12/24,774.30 = 9,994.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.12x = 24,774.30 × 9,994.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.12x = 247,615,660.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,615,660.10/17,952.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,793.12

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