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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.71, 24,775.13 and 9,995.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.71, 24,775.13 and 9,995.67 is: 13,794.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.71 : 24,775.13 = 9,995.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.71/24,775.13 = 9,995.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.71x = 24,775.13 × 9,995.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.71x = 247,644,048.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,644,048.68/17,952.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.25

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