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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.21, 24,773.49 and 9,994.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.21, 24,773.49 and 9,994.04 is: 13,791.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.21 : 24,773.49 = 9,994.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.21/24,773.49 = 9,994.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.21x = 24,773.49 × 9,994.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.21x = 247,587,126.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,587,126.13/17,952.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,791.46

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