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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.47, 24,773.83 and 9,994.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.47, 24,773.83 and 9,994.29 is: 13,791.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.47 : 24,773.83 = 9,994.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.47/24,773.83 = 9,994.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.47x = 24,773.83 × 9,994.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.47x = 247,596,841.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,596,841.43/17,952.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,791.80

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