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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.74, 24,775.77 and 9,994.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.74, 24,775.77 and 9,994.79 is: 13,793.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.74 : 24,775.77 = 9,994.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.74/24,775.77 = 9,994.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.74x = 24,775.77 × 9,994.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.74x = 247,628,568.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,628,568.26/17,952.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,793.36

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