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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.61, 24,772.17 and 9,993.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.61, 24,772.17 and 9,993.76 is: 13,790.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.61 : 24,772.17 = 9,993.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.61/24,772.17 = 9,993.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.61x = 24,772.17 × 9,993.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.61x = 247,567,121.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,567,121.66/17,952.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,790.04

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