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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.57, 24,773.63 and 9,994.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.57, 24,773.63 and 9,994.77 is: 13,792.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.57 : 24,773.63 = 9,994.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.57/24,773.63 = 9,994.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.57x = 24,773.63 × 9,994.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.57x = 247,606,683.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,606,683.94/17,952.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.27

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